
CentreForHumanRights
@chr_humanrights
The Centre for Human Rights is an academic department and a non-governmental organisation that works towards human rights education in Africa.
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http://www.chr.up.ac.za 02-02-2010 13:25:50
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🌍 What does a 2nd #Trump presidency mean for democracy & global order? In 5 mins, Javier Solana (ex-NATO, EU, now EsadeGeo) breaks down the EU’s response, from #China strategy to shifting #alliances. 📺 Watch now youtube.com/watch?v=fZuMRp… #EUVALUES #Geopolitics #Democracy Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals

[Call for applications] The CentreForHumanRights, UP Law, University of Pretoria, with the support of Sida, cordially invites you to apply for its Capacity Building Workshop on Strategic Litigation and Advocacy for human rights defenders working on the promotion and protection of the

[News] From 6–7 May 2025, the CentreForHumanRights, hosted a two-day workshop to strengthen the capacity of persons with albinism and their organisations to engage with the Equality Courts in South Africa. Bringing together 35 participants from across all 9 provinces, the workshop
![CentreForHumanRights (@chr_humanrights) on Twitter photo [News]
From 6–7 May 2025, the <a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a>, hosted a two-day workshop to strengthen the capacity of persons with albinism and their organisations to engage with the Equality Courts in South Africa.
Bringing together 35 participants from across all 9 provinces, the workshop [News]
From 6–7 May 2025, the <a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a>, hosted a two-day workshop to strengthen the capacity of persons with albinism and their organisations to engage with the Equality Courts in South Africa.
Bringing together 35 participants from across all 9 provinces, the workshop](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gq5fvkQW8AA1JGx.jpg)

[Happening Today] CentreForHumanRights, University of Pretoria and Pretoria University Law Press (PULP) invite you to the virtual launch of "Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: Politics of Criminalisation", edited by Satang Nabaneh Cham Date: Monday, 19 May 2025 Time: 12:00 GMT | 13:00 WAT | 14:00 SAST | 15:00 EAT
![CentreForHumanRights (@chr_humanrights) on Twitter photo [Happening Today]
<a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a>, <a href="/UPTuks/">University of Pretoria</a> and <a href="/PULPlawpress/">Pretoria University Law Press (PULP)</a> invite you to the virtual launch of "Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: Politics of Criminalisation", edited by <a href="/DrSatangNabaneh/">Satang Nabaneh Cham</a>
Date: Monday, 19 May 2025
Time: 12:00 GMT | 13:00 WAT | 14:00 SAST | 15:00 EAT [Happening Today]
<a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a>, <a href="/UPTuks/">University of Pretoria</a> and <a href="/PULPlawpress/">Pretoria University Law Press (PULP)</a> invite you to the virtual launch of "Female Genital Mutilation in Africa: Politics of Criminalisation", edited by <a href="/DrSatangNabaneh/">Satang Nabaneh Cham</a>
Date: Monday, 19 May 2025
Time: 12:00 GMT | 13:00 WAT | 14:00 SAST | 15:00 EAT](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GrTja69WcAAPEqf.png)

[Call for Papers] CentreForHumanRights, University of Pretoria and the UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights University of Fort Hare invite scholars, practitioners & policymakers to submit papers reflecting on the state of South Africa’s democracy and the rise of coalition governance. Topics include: ✔
![CentreForHumanRights (@chr_humanrights) on Twitter photo [Call for Papers]
<a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a>, <a href="/UPTuks/">University of Pretoria</a> and the UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights <a href="/ufh1916/">University of Fort Hare</a> invite scholars, practitioners & policymakers to submit papers reflecting on the state of South Africa’s democracy and the rise of coalition governance.
Topics include:
✔ [Call for Papers]
<a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a>, <a href="/UPTuks/">University of Pretoria</a> and the UNESCO ‘Oliver Tambo’ Chair of Human Rights <a href="/ufh1916/">University of Fort Hare</a> invite scholars, practitioners & policymakers to submit papers reflecting on the state of South Africa’s democracy and the rise of coalition governance.
Topics include:
✔](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GrTsD0sWsAA_JX1.jpg)

📢 #Postgraduatefundingopportunity ➡ Call for applications for PhD and LLM bursaries under the NRF SARChI Chair on Equality, Law & Social Justice Wits School Of Law 👉Deadline: 02 June 2025. ℹ️ See details (incl. focus areas, criteria, required documents) below ⬇



[Invitation] CentreForHumanRights, University of Pretoria 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 chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/40…

2nd session of Day 3: Adopting gender lens to address violations on women’s & girls’ rights when engaging with the African Human Rights Mechanisms African Court ACERWC & African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Facilitated by Ms Matilda Lasseko of the women’s rights unit at the CentreForHumanRights



[Invitation] In 2025, the African Union declares the Year of Reparations, spotlighting the urgent call for justice for people of African descent. Join us for a landmark African-Caribbean dialogue exploring strategies for reparations, restoration, and renaissance. Date: 2–3
![CentreForHumanRights (@chr_humanrights) on Twitter photo [Invitation]
In 2025, the <a href="/_AfricanUnion/">African Union</a> declares the Year of Reparations, spotlighting the urgent call for justice for people of African descent. Join us for a landmark African-Caribbean dialogue exploring strategies for reparations, restoration, and renaissance.
Date: 2–3 [Invitation]
In 2025, the <a href="/_AfricanUnion/">African Union</a> declares the Year of Reparations, spotlighting the urgent call for justice for people of African descent. Join us for a landmark African-Caribbean dialogue exploring strategies for reparations, restoration, and renaissance.
Date: 2–3](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Grn33z-XgAA5iem.jpg)

UCT Law is hosting the 34th Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition, 29 June - 5 July 2025. Says Prof danwood chirwa, "This competition has a long and very well-established history, and we are excited about being part of this great tradition." Read about the


[Call for Papers] The African Court, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, and the ACERWC invite fully developed articles and case commentaries that advance the human rights discourse on the continent. Submit by 31 July 2025 to: [email protected] chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/40…
![CentreForHumanRights (@chr_humanrights) on Twitter photo [Call for Papers]
The <a href="/court_afchpr/">African Court</a>, the <a href="/achpr_cadhp/">African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights</a>, and the <a href="/acerwc/">ACERWC</a> invite fully developed articles and case commentaries that advance the human rights discourse on the continent.
Submit by 31 July 2025 to: ahry@up.ac.za
chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/40… [Call for Papers]
The <a href="/court_afchpr/">African Court</a>, the <a href="/achpr_cadhp/">African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights</a>, and the <a href="/acerwc/">ACERWC</a> invite fully developed articles and case commentaries that advance the human rights discourse on the continent.
Submit by 31 July 2025 to: ahry@up.ac.za
chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/40…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Gr3EkHiWIAImjs3.jpg)

