Venezuelan activist ends ‘1,675 days’ of suffering in prison
Caracas – A renowned Venezuelan human rights activist was freed Sunday after more than four years in a notorious... Read more
2 Feb
Human Rights Watch urges Niger to protect civilians against IS attacks
Abidjan – Nigerien authorities must “do more to protect” civilians against deadly attacks by the Islamic State Sahel Province,... Read more
10 Sep, 2025
Transgender prisoners challenge prison authorities
Correctional Services has developed a standard operating procedure for transgender prisoners, but how well is it implemented? Illustration: Lisa... Read more
6 Aug, 2025
Operation Dudula faces off against human rights organisations in “misguided” protest
Operation Dudula marched against human rights organisations they say are protecting “illegal foreigners.” Photos: Jan Bornman By Jan Bornman... Read more
18 Jul, 2025
Campaign launched to help stateless people become citizens
The seventh Human Rights Festival held at Constitutional Hill in Johannesburg kicked off the weekend-long festivities with people rhythmically... Read more
24 Mar, 2025
Persistent lead mining in Zambia town poisoning children – HRW
Lusaka – The Zambian government is allowing hazardous mining in the lead-contaminated central town of Kabwe, worsening severe health... Read more
5 Mar, 2025
DA appeals to SAHRC over Ekurhuleni portable toilets non-payment
Cape Town — The Democratic Alliance (DA) lodged a complaint to the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) over... Read more
11 Feb, 2025
Only targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns human rights activist
A group of about 100 people gathered at the Tsheseng shopping complex in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, with the intention... Read more
21 Nov, 2024
How the Legal Resources Centre has fought for human rights
Geoff Budlender has been a human rights lawyer for many decades. Photo supplied By Geoff Budlender This is an... Read more
4 Nov, 2024
Saudi Netflix show creator says convicted by anti-terrorism court
Saudi Arabia – Saudi TV creator Abdulaziz Almuzaini, whose animated Netflix show has made waves for breaking social taboos,... Read more
4 Jul, 2024
