Call for Papers
The Centre for Human Rights invites papers for a conference on Landmark Judgments of AU human rights bodies.
25–26 June 2026 | University of Pretoria
Landmark & Rewriting Judgments, African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Submit by 31 March 2026: thenette.mulder@up.ac.za
[News]
The Pretoria University Law Press (PULP) is proud to announce that "A Theory on Africanizing International Law" by A/Prof. Dr. Micha Wiebusch has received the 2026 Certificate of Merit from the American Society of International Law.
Read the book here: www.pulp.up.ac.za
[World Radio Day]
"As we mark World Radio Day, we recommit ourselves to defending radio as a cornerstone of freedom of expression and access to information for everyone, everywhere."- By Belinda Matore
Read more: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
[Call for Applications]
The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, will host a one-week short course on disability rights in an African context from 23 – 27 March 2026. The course is in a hybrid format (in-person and online via Zoom).
Apply online by: 09 March 2026
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🌍 Online Training
The Human Rights Centre at the University for Peace (UPeace) invites you to participate in a fully online training on Multilateral Development Banks’ Accountability Mechanisms from 14 -15 May 2026 at 9:00 am–12:00 pm (GMT-6).
Apply: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
In this opinion piece, Lakshita Kanhiya, LLD Candidate at the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, examines Mauritius’ repeated failure to appear before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, despite submitting its latest periodic report.
www.chr.up.ac.za/opinion-piec...
📣HURIDOCS is looking for a Project Coordinator to play a key role in building the Global Repository of Human Rights.
🔗Explore the key responsibilities and requirements: huridocs.org/join-our-team/
#NGOJobs #ProjectCoordinator #RemoteJobs
The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria invites applications for the Christof Heyns Human Rights Scholarship, established in honour of the late Prof Christof Heyns and his lifelong commitment to human rights education and excellence.
📅 Closing date: 26 January 2026
[Call for Applications]
Apply for the Sexual Minority Rights course hosted by @upchr.bsky.social, taking place from 23–27 February 2026. The course explores how law, policy, and advocacy can be used to challenge discrimination and advance equality for all.
www.chr.up.ac.za/courses/ahrc...
The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria invites applications for a one week intensive short course on Sexual Minority Rights, taking place 23 – 27 Feb 2026 in a hybrid format.
For more information please visit: www.chr.up.ac.za/courses/ahrc...
The influencer may be the face, but they’re rarely the final decision maker. Belinda Matore breaks down the power structures behind influencer culture and asks whether “safety influencers” could reclaim digital spaces for peace, accountability and human rights.
www.chr.up.ac.za/opinion-piec...
[News]
On 22 Nov 2025, @upchr.bsky.social held a workshop to strengthen child participation in development frameworks. The event brought together gov, CSOs and children to establish a Child Leadership Team for Lesotho as part of the Global Campus network.
Read more: ultrashort.info/PhA6p7
📚 National Conference on the Privatization of #Education in #Kenya
📅 12 November 2025
🕗 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EAT | 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. CET
🌍 In-person & Virtual Event
🔗 Register to attend virtually: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
@upchr.bsky.social, and @unesco.org, invites you to the first Social Media 4 Peace webinar on the foundations of content governance and Digital Rights.
Register on zoom: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4231-invitation-social-media-4-peace-sm4p-webinar-series-on-content-governance-and-digital-rights
Join @upchr.bsky.social, Open Society Foundations, and Pan-African Parliament for the Third Civil Society Parliamentary Dialogue on 8 Nov 2025 in Midrand South Africa.
RSVP:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mmXgq0SR5QEmvBDdYsUPxWZFsmaZDdRXecJ6cYiAVWQ/edit#responses
🎥💻🗣️ @icj-eca.bsky.social
Join us on the 27th for this webinar on the protection of #children's #rights in the criminal justice system
#discrimination #pretrialdetention #childlaw #childrensrights #ChildRightsMatter #ProtectChildren #NoToChildDetention #JusticeForMinors #humanrights #socialjustice
This week, stakeholders are gathering in Lilongwe for a two day Round Table on the Implementation of Decisions and Recommendations Issued by Regional Human Rights Bodies in Respect of Malawi. Through open dialogue, this roundtable aims to turn human rights decisions into action.
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foreign policy and eu-africa migration policy podcast
🎧 New episode out now! Learn about Externalised #EU Borders & Migrants’ Rights. We talk to Mansah Amoah of @upchr.bsky.social (Pretoria) about EU–Africa migration deals, 'repressive partnerships', and what they mean for #humanrights.
Listen on the pod now: www.eu-values.eu/podcast
Malawi’s 2025 election was a verdict on leadership and accountability.
Tendai Mbanje’s op-ed unpacks how economic decline, corruption, and broken promises led to President Chakwera’s defeat.
“Leadership must be earned through integrity, service, and results.”
On 25 Sept @upchr.bsky.social and PsySSA appear before RSA’s Constitutional Court as amici curiae in a landmark case on consent in sexual offences.
Their submissions call for a survivor centric, intersectional approach to consent.
Read more here: www.chr.up.ac.za/press-statem...
[Invitation]
@upchr.bsky.social
invite you to a hybrid roundtable for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
RSVP/Join online :https://www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4196-invitation-roundtable-on-cybersecurity-and-the-digital-rights-of-marginalised-groups-in-africa
Women are shaping justice across generations!
At a recent FEMNET & Co-Impact dialogue in Nairobi, #HRDA alumnae Awa Gai (2023) & Henrietta Ekefre (2015) shared how the programme empowered their journeys as feminist lawyers advancing #GenderJustice and #HumanRights across Africa.
On 24 July 2025, the @upchr.bsky.social and Oxford University hosted the Christof Heyns Human Rights Lecture, honouring his legacy scholar & advocate.
Read more: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4183-third-christof-heyns-memorial-lecture-held-in-oxford-addresses-contemporary-human-rights-challenges
[Press Statement]
This week, @upchr.bsky.social & DOI join civil society in the Western Cape High Court as Amicus Curiae in a landmark case challenging laws that criminalise sex work.
We’re calling for decriminalisation and highlighting its impact on women of low socio-economic status.
[Expression of interest]
The African Human Rights Law Journal is looking to add one or two new members to its editorial team.
Apply before 30 September 2025
[Vacancy]
In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the
University of Pretoria invite applications for the vacancy Assistant Director.
Apply online: www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4168-vacancy-centre-for-human-rights-assistant-director-operations-one-year-renewable-contract
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Join the Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters for a webinar exploring Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: Politics of Criminalisation, a new book edited by Dr Satang Nabaneh .
www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/...
[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
👀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...
