Centre for Human Rights

[Call for Papers]

The African Coalition for Academic Freedom is inviting academic staff across the continent to take part in a dialogue on academic freedom in Africa.

12–14 November 2025 | Deadline: 31 August 2025 |
Submit to: info@acafafrica.org

acafafrica.org/event/confer...

[Happening Today]

The International Conference of the 34th Christof Heyns #AfricanMoot explores statelessness, citizenship & protest, and how we teach African human rights law. #HumanRights #Statelessness #CHRUP #UCTLaw

HURIDOCS discusses the role of philanthropy in advancing the rule of law at RELX SDG Inspiration Day | HURIDOCS Our Executive Director highlighted philanthropy's potential role in advancing the rule of law.

👀In case you missed it, the recording of RELX’s SDG Inspiration Day panel is now available.

HURIDOCS ED, Danna Ingleton, joined a powerful conversation on how philanthropy can help build just, inclusive, and accountable institutions.🔥

👉Watch the full session here: huridocs.org/2025/06/huri...

[Webinar Invitation]

Join the call to #FreeEswatiniMPs Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube unjustly imprisoned for standing up for democracy in Eswatini.

🔗 Register on Zoom zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#DemocracyInAfrica #HumanRights #PoliticalPrisoners #StandWithEswatini

Sign the Petition Free Pro-Democracy MPs in Eswatini: Demand the Immediate Release of Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza

Two members of parliament in Eswatini are serving 25 and 18 year prison sentences for supporting peaceful calls for reform. Mduduzi Bacede Mabuza and Mthandeni Dube stood with the people. Their arrest is a blow to democracy and justice.

Sign petition: www.change.org/p/free-pro-d...

Application Form: Language Justice Officer: Feminist Litigation Network (FLN) in Francophone West Africa - ISLA > Home

ISLA seeks to appoint a Language Justice Officer to support our work in Francophone West Africa. The Language Justice Officer will be responsible for language justice, providing translation and interpretation services for ISLA internally.

Apply online: www.the-isla.org/application-...

FLN in Francophone West Africa Legal Manager - ISLA

ISLA seeks to appoint a Legal Manager to lead their work in Francophone West Africa. The Legal Manager will lead the Feminist Litigation Network in FWA, establishing and strengthening our partnerships in FWA, and developing a strategy for Network Development in FWA.

www.the-isla.org/fln-in-franc...

Press Statement: International Day for Countering Hate Speech

Today, @upchr.bsky.social joins the global call to confront the rising threat of hate speech intensified by artificial intelligence and digital platforms.

Read full statement: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...

Call for Submissions: Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award

Students who have completed their doctoral studies in law at an African University in 2024 are encouraged to submit their theses for consideration for the Christof Heyns Memorial Thesis Award. The winning thesis will be published by PULP Law Press.

www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...

Op-Ed: From Carmichele to Olorato: When the Justice System Forgets, Women Die

[Op-Ed]

In a powerful piece, Tamika Thumbiran reflects on the tragic murder of Olorato Mongale, yet another femicide in a country haunted by its failure to protect women.

Read full Op-Ed: www.chr.up.ac.za/opinion-piec...

Call for Papers: 8th International Conference on The Right to Development

The organisers of the 8th International Conference on the Right to Development invites submissions for the upcoming conference under the theme: "Critical Minerals and the Right to Development".

🛑 Deadline for Abstracts: 17 August 2025

For more intel visit: www.chr.up.ac.za/bhr-news-and...

Call for Applications: Training on Litigation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights before National and Regional Mechanisms in Africa

@upchr.bsky.social is accepting applications for a training on litigating sexual and reproductive health and rights claims before national and regional mechanisms in Africa.

Apply online before 7 June 2025
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...

Centre news

Join the HRDA Alumni Association for a Specialised Blog Writing Workshop designed to boost your professional writing skills and sharpen your voice on human rights issues in Africa.

Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | 14:30 – 16:00 SAST Platform: Zoom

Register on Zoom - www.chr.up.ac.za/news/latest-...

Newsletter Launch: Advancing Access to Information in Africa

On 28 May 2025, @upchr.bsky.social hosted the launch of the "Access to Information in Africa Newsletter." The identified strategic priorities for the future of Access to Information in Africa.

Read more: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4066-newsletter-launch-advancing-access-to-information-in-africa

With a view to advancing the implementation of the #CRPD and the #AfricanDisabilityProtocol, this convening served as a collaborative platform for stakeholders to exchange best practices and raise awareness of the barriers hindering access to justice for persons with disabilities

🌍 African States must do more to realize the rights of Persons with Disabilities! A new report by @icjurists.bsky.social reveals that #PersonsWithDisabilities across #Africa continue to face systemic, legal and social barriers that prevent them from fully enjoying their fundamental rights.

👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️Another @icjurists.bsky.social workshop brought EU judges together to discuss justice for children - calling for stronger safeguards, regular sentence reviews, proper individual assessments & mandatory training.
Read more: www.icj.org/eu-judges-di...
#JuvenileJustice #ACCESSproject

🔎New ICJ report spotlights urgent gaps in #disabilityrights across Africa. Nderitu Macharia, Legal Advisor to the International Commission of Jurists - Africa, explains why this report is important.

👉You can download the report here: www.icj.org/resource/afr...

African Region: ICJ report shows that African States remain a long way from turning their commitments to reality in ensuring disability rights | ICJ The International Commission Jurists (ICJ) has issued a report finding that while African authorities in the region have incorporated an improved

Although the report focuses on 9 States, its recommendations are broadly applicable across the wider African context—especially now that the #AfricanDisabilityProtocol has entered into force.

🔍 Learn more: www.icj.org/african-regi...
#AfricaRegion #DisabilityRights #InclusiveAfrica

“The findings in the report should go a long way in strengthening advocacy efforts by organizations of persons with disabilities and other stakeholders, both at the country level before regional mechanisms...” said Wilson Macharia, ICJ Legal Adviser. 💬

📌 Despite some progress, African authorities still have a long road ahead to fully realize the rights of persons with disabilities. The new ICJ report reveals a disconnection between commitments and realities in the implementation of the #CRPD across nine sub-Saharan States.

💡We have a resource library to support your work in human rights documentation. Dive in!
🔗 huridocs.org/resource-lib...

💡If you are looking for tailored support, don’t hesitate to reach out. @huridocs.org works closely with partners to develop documentation strategies to meet their specific needs.

Missed the @icjurists.bsky.social webinar on litigation before the CJEU? Watch the full recording now! The webinar looks at litigation strategies to protect migrant children from detention including preliminary rulings and infringement procedures
🎥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6VI...

Libya: Investigate unidentified bodies and reported mass graves in Abu Salim | ICJ The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) calls on the Libyan authorities to launch a prompt, independent, impartial and effective investigat

🇱🇾 #Libya The ICJ urges Libyan authorities to investigate the recent discovery of more than 50 unidentified bodies in the morgue of Abu Salim hospital & the alleged discovery of mass graves at Abu Salim zoo. Those responsible must be held accountable for such atrocities.
👇 www.icj.org/libya-invest...

Webinar Invitation: Enforcement of rights of Persons with Albinism

[Invitation]

Join @upchr.bsky.social for a hybrid discussion on a landmark judgment reaffirming the rights of persons with albinism.

Thursday, 5 June 2025 | 14:00–15:30 SAST

Register on Zoom www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4064-webinar-invitation-enforcement-of-rights-of-persons-with-albinism

Call for Submission of Articles for the Sexual & Reproductive Rights In Africa (SRRA) Digest

Contribute to the next edition of the Sexual and Reproductive Rights in Africa (SRRA) Digest, a quarterly platform by @upchr.bsky.social spotlighting emerging SRHR issues in Africa.

🔗 Submit articles, case reviews, interviews and updates

For more ℹvisit: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...

Research - T.M.C. Asser Instituut

[Call for Papers]

Volume 28 of the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law seeks contributions that analyse the interplay between facts and IHL from doctrinal, critical or normative perspectives.

⛔ Deadline for abstract - 13 June 2025
www.asser.nl/research/

Hybrid Conference: Justice through Reparations: African-Caribbean Dialogue

Join us for a landmark African-Caribbean dialogue exploring strategies for reparations, restoration, and renaissance.

Date: 2–3 June 2025
Venue: Future Africa Campus, University of Pretoria

www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4053-hybrid-conference-justice-through-reparations-african-caribbean-dialogue

Invitation: Panel on Women’s Rights in Practice

[Invitation]

@upchr.bsky.social cordially invites you to a timely panel discussion on: Opportunities and Pitfalls for Access to Justice for Women

28 May 2025 | 11:00 – 12:30 (SAST) | Via Zoom

www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4054-invitation-panel-on-women-s-rights-in-practice

Call for Papers: Three Decades of Democratic Rule: Whither South Africa?

@upchr.bsky.social and the University of Fort Hare invite scholars to submit papers reflecting on the state of SA's democracy and the rise of coalition governance.

Deadline: 15 July 2025 www.chr.up.ac.za/childrens-right-news/4052-call-for-papers-three-decades-of-democratic-rule-whither-south-africa