Human Rights
Human Rights
Human Rights
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Survivors of 1960 Sharpeville massacre launch legal claim against government
Survivors and relatives of Sharpeville massacre victims launch legal action to overturn 1961 law blocking compensation claims against government.
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The prickly issue of financial compensation for slavery
UN watchdog declares countries involved in transatlantic slave trade legally obliged to compensate, but financial reparations remain contentious issue globally.
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32 nations condemn Iran’s execution of protesters
France, Britain, Canada and 29 other countries have issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s use of capital punishment against protesters.
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Public Protector report shows government at all levels failing the poor
The Public Protector found Cape Town failing township residents in Langa Flats and Khayelitsha, with binding deadlines now issued to the City.
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DA files complaint over state’s failure to prosecute child rape cases
The DA has lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission over failures by government to report and prosecute statutory rape cases involving children.
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Employer’s guide to managing cancer in the workplace
This Workers’ Day, CANSA calls on SA employers to recognise cancer as a human rights issue and better support staff through diagnosis and treatment.
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Iranian authorities execute teenager convicted in January protests
Iranian authorities executed an 18-year-old man on Thursday who was convicted of setting fire to a security forces base during January protests.
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Community mourns Masiphumelele teen found at Fish Hoek
The body of missing 15-year-old Luve Bukwana was found at Fish Hoek Beach, leaving his family, school and the Deep South community devastated.
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Lesufi’s government continues to undermine Gauteng residents’ human rights
Gauteng residents face ongoing human rights violations, poor governance, and corruption, undermining dignity and essential services. Change is urgently needed.
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UN rights chief warns of ‘global emergency’ of violence against women
N rights chief declares ‘global emergency’ over violence against women and femicide, highlighting Afghanistan restrictions and abuse cases.
