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UN court declares Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories unlawful, urging withdrawal and reparations, as President Cyril Ramaphosa hails the ruling and reinforces support for Palestinian statehood
The absolute monarchy has been declared ‘not free’ after it scored 17 out of 100 in the Freedom in the World 2024 report
The city agreed to amend shelter rules to make them more humane and compliant with the Constitution
These subjects take centre stage at a festival showcasing nearly
50 documentaries
Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town
The colouring book, designed to be both educational and engaging for children, aims to introduce young readers to Palestine’s history, culture and notable figures through an interactive format
National and local governments should adopt and implement heat action plans to guide heatwave preparation and emergency response
These South African and Ukrainian musicians definitely think so
Unlike ANC governments, we must practise consistent, inclusive solidarity and internationalism
South Africa and Kuwait have maintained bilateral relations for 30 years
Those on the fringes of society are too easily excluded from political and democratic affairs
In defiance of a judgment by the African court on human and peoples’ rights,capital punishment remains — even if death sentences are never executed
One cannot stand for climate justice but remain silent while Palestine suffers injustice daily
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Protests and other actions for human rights matter, and collectively there is much we can do
Capitalism may be democracy’s enemy. Democracy has become a brand name, used by even fascist dictators. We may not abandon it though
The South African Human Rights Commission also details how officials show ‘contempt’ for citizens with water complaints
The president tells the National Assembly he does not believe in sidelining nations, but rather to engage with other countries on human rights
Dissidents are are being killed, detained and forced into exile for demanding human rights and freedom
We cannot accept anything less than a full guarantee of the safety of vulnerable people before the polls
Our government must accelerate efforts to formally protect the zones and introduce the necessary amendments in legislation
‘More than ever before the relevance of civil society and community mobilisation and action is so apparent’
The lead-up to next year’s first-ever elections will likely see heightened political disputes, competition and defections – developments that can quickly turn deadly
The Programme Director will implement Amnesty’s strategic vision for human rights action
Deepening economic democracy through human rights-centred economic and social policy frameworks
There cannot be talk about ocean justice and human rights without actively involving those whose lives are entwined with the ocean
Report says crime statistics at the end of August reflected limited improvement on protecting women’s rights
The US initiates Iran’s expulsion from the UN women’s commission.
New and ongoing conflicts and rise of authoritarianism undermine vision for universal human rights
The M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have expanded their attacks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Geneva session was an opportunity for the country to update the UN’s Human Rights Council Working Group on progress made
Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.