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OpinionKate Marland: Tearing down B.C. Human Rights Tribunal should be only the start: There is much work to be done to champion free speech in the province
nationalpost.com/opinion/kate-marland-tearing-down-b-c-human-rights-tribunal-should-be-only-the-start
Rahila was attacked with acid after refusing a marriage proposal. Her family stood by her, even as others told her she should die ... Show more
sabcnews.com Oct 05
VISUALS | The Sol Plaatje 150th Anniversary Commemorations kicks off in Kimberley.
The event organised by the Sol Plaatje Educational Trust ... Show more
Flood, disaster response 'weak': The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has proposed structural reforms to the water management system ...
bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/3330995/flood-disaster-response-weak
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NHRC Seeks Reports Over Alleged Use of Minors in Mumbai Protest: The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Mumbai Police Commissioner and ...
deccanchronicle.com/nation/nhrc-seeks-reports-over-alleged-use-of-minors-in-mumbai-protest-1992867
businesstech.co.za Sep 29
An entire province in South Africa under investigation: The province known as the 'Platinum Province' is under investigation by the Human Rights Commission over ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/877160/an-entire-province-in-south-africa-under-investigation/
Newzroom Afrika Oct 02
North West communities living in informal settlements continue to call on the government to improve service delivery. This follows the South African Human ... Show more
R45bn copper theft crisis: SAHRC wants scrap dealers to ditch cash: The SAHRC has recommended electronic payments and five-year record-keeping for copper-scrap ...
iol.co.za/business/2026-09-30-r45bn-copper-theft-crisis-sahrc-wants-scrap-dealers-to-ditch-cash/
Carol Flore-Smereczniak, Michael Miller, Sarah Cooke, Ajit Singh, Christian Brix Møller, Joris van Bommel, Håkon Arald Gulbrandsen and Stephen Rodriques ... Show more
A new start for Bangladesh's National Human Rights Commission: The Real Test Begins Now
A new start for Bangladesh's National Human Rights Commission: The Real Test Begins Now
businesstech.co.za Sep 28
End of cash for one group of people in South Africa: The Human Rights Commission has called for a ban on all cash transactions for a group of traders in South ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/877088/end-of-cash-for-one-group-of-people-in-south-africa/
Must revive Human Rights Commission in 3 months: Jharkhand High Court to State: The court lamented that for the past four years the Jharkhand State Human Rights ...
indianexpress.com/article/legal-news/revive-human-rights-commission-3-months-jharkhand-high-court-state-10897430/
Record workplace harassment complaints overwhelm system: New figures reveal many workers are waiting months and even years for their cases to be investigated.
abc.net.au/news/2026-09-24/workplace-sexual-harassment-complaint-delays/107176264
A bipartisan group of 11 US lawmakers has urged Pakistan to safeguard the rights and safety of an 18-year-old Christian woman who was allegedly abducted and ... Show more
Christian woman ‘abducted’, ‘converted’ to Islam in Pakistan. 11 US lawmakers turn up heat on Islamabad
Christian woman ‘abducted’, ‘converted’ to Islam in Pakistan. 11 US lawmakers turn up heat on Islamabad
businesstech.co.za Aug 13
South Africa facing another National Disaster: The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) called for a National Disaster to be declared over the country’s ...
businesstech.co.za/news/government/870065/call-for-a-national-disaster-to-be-declared-in-south-africa/
HRCP calls for independent judicial tribunal into custodial deaths of two women in Lahore 16 August 2026, Lahore: A fact-finding report released by the Human ... Show more
Parliament orders arrest of UHRC boss Wangadya: The arrest order was issued after committee members unanimously resolved to compel her appearance when UHRC ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/parliament-orders-arrest-of-uhrc-boss-wangadya-5553568
Human Rights Commission calls for human rights-centred, Te Tiriti-based approach to AI
rnz.co.nz/news/te-ao-maori/916383/human-rights-commission-calls-for-human-rights-centred-te-tiriti-based-approach-to-ai
Newsday Aug 11
Marcelo Lucero's killing in Patchogue subject of D.C. human rights commission hearing
newsday.com/long-island/suffolk/marcelo-lucero-pathogue-murder-inter-american-commission-on-human-rights-dkuzzhpm
Labour MPs back bid to halt 'harmful' new trans guidance the day it comes into effect
metro.co.uk/2026/08/05/labour-mps-back-bid-halt-harmful-new-trans-guidance-day-comes-effect-29297889/
A comprehensive roundtable conference titled Closing the Gaps in Pakistan's Anti-Torture Framework was organized in Islamabad by the Human Rights ... Show more
Queensland plan to send youth offenders to boot camps scrutinised: Advocates have urged the Crisafulli government to reconsider controversial legislation that ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-07-29/qld-human-rights-commission-silent-about-youth-boot-camp/106962234
OpinionQ&A with SAHRC on subpoenas over migrant repatriation abuses: While the government has been called out for human rights violations during its migrant ...
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/opinion-and-analysis/opinion/2026-07-25-qa-with-sahrc-on-subpoenas-over-migrant-repatriation-abuses/
Scottish human rights watchdog sued by own executive in gender-critical dispute: THE Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is being sued by one of its ...
thenational.scot/news/26292742.scottish-human-rights-watchdog-sued-executive-gender-critical/
Why some people flee to South Africa — and the rights refugees actually have: We look into the complex realities of those fleeing to South Africa ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-07-16-why-some-people-flee-to-south-africa-and-the-rights-refugees-actually-have/
SAHRC warns over alleged forced evictions, attacks and door-to-door searches targeting foreign nationals
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-07-04-sahrc-warns-over-alleged-forced-evictions-attacks-and-door-to-door-searches-targeting-foreign-nationals/
How Jaswant Singh Khalra uncovered police brutality in Punjab, and what price he paid for it
thehindu.com/news/national/how-jaswant-singh-khalra-uncovered-police-brutality-in-punjab-and-what-price-he-paid-for-it/article71201131.ece
businesstech.co.za Jul 06
Investigation into Woolworths, Pick n Pay, and Shoprite in South Africa: The South African Human Rights Commission is investigating the role of private sector ...
businesstech.co.za/news/business/865504/investigation-into-woolworths-pick-n-pay-shoprite-and-other-food-producers-in-south-africa/
sabcnews.com Jun 26
WATCH | A group identifying as Vatsonga Machangani is marching to the SA Human Rights Commission this morning, demanding protection against what they describe ... Show more
Nigerian-Australian model Elii Emeghebo alleges racial discrimination against menswear brand Peter Jackson for using AI-altered images in its campaigns ... Show more
eNCA Jun 21
Sensitisation training and a R250 000 fine for Ngizwe Mchunu in LGBTQIA+ case: Several groups, including the South African Human Rights Commission ...
enca.com/top-stories/sensitisation-training-and-r250-000-fine-ngizwe-mchunu-lgbtqia-case
‘Let’s come together and stop stirring up hate’: In our weekly Friday Politics column, West Norfolk Council ward member for Springwood, Jo Rust ...
lynnnews.co.uk/news/let-s-come-together-and-stop-stirring-up-hate-9469321/
South African activist Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, founder and leader of the anti-illegal immigration movement March and March, has appealed for public support ahead ... Show more
sabcnews.com May 30
There's a petition calling for the disbandment of the South African Human Rights Commission.
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A fragile crown jewel: the UN’s human rights experts: The UN’s special rapporteurs are experts charged with a singular mandate: to monitor the world’s worst ...
aeon.co/essays/a-fragile-crown-jewel-the-uns-human-rights-experts
eNCA May 26
SAHRC: No evidence migrants are causing hospital overcrowding: There is no evidence that South African hospitals are overcrowded due to foreign nationals.
enca.com/news-top-stories-videos/sahrc-no-evidence-migrants-are-causing-hospital-overcrowding
Cape man wants SAHRC probe into fake HIV diagnosis nightmare: A man wrongly told he was HIV-positive 25 years ago has now lodged a formal complaint with the SA ...
iol.co.za/news/2026-05-26-cape-man-wants-sahrc-probe-into-fake-hiv-diagnosis-nightmare/
A fragile crown jewel: the UN’s human rights experts: The UN’s special rapporteurs are experts charged with a singular mandate: to monitor the world’s worst ...
aeon.co/essays/a-fragile-crown-jewel-the-uns-human-rights-experts
SAHRC sounds alarm over anti-migrant violence in KwaZulu-Natal: The South African Human Rights Commission condemn the recent violent attacks on foreign nationals ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-20-sahrc-sounds-alarm-over-anti-migrant-violence-in-kwazulu-natal/
Explosive racism storm as Ngizwe Mchunu dragged to SAHRC over anti-Indian rant: A Hindu organisation has lodged a complaint with the SAHRC against media ...
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-12-explosive-racism-storm-as-ngizwe-mchunu-dragged-to-sahrc-over-anti-indian-rant/
Ngizwe Mchunu’s loose lips means he will march to Pretoria : The human rights commission is investigating his allegedly anti-Indian slur
sundaytimes.timeslive.co.za/news/2026-05-15-ngizwe-mchunus-loose-lips-means-he-will-march-to-pretoria/
Hindu religious group reports Ngizwe Mchunu to HRC for ‘racist, inflammatory rant’
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-05-13-hindu-religious-group-reports-ngizwe-mchunu-to-hrc-for-racist-inflammatory-rant/
sabcnews.com May 16
SAHRC receives complaints against Ngizwe Mchunu - SABC News - Breaking news, special reports, world, business, sport coverage of all South African current ...
sabcnews.com/sabcnews/sahrc-receives-complaints-against-ngizwe-mchunu/
EWN May 06
'SAHRC is far from toothless,' says Deputy Justice Minister: Andries Nel was responding to the recent Constitutional Court judgement, which ruled that directives ...
ewn.co.za/2026/05/06/sahrc-is-far-from-toothless-says-deputy-justice-minister
Human rights body mulls asking parliament for binding powers: The SA Human Rights Commission says it is considering approaching parliament to pass a legislative ...
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EWN Apr 15
SAHRC launches inquiry into Gauteng water crisis : The commission said the move followed a surge in complaints about ongoing, widespread water outages across the ...
ewn.co.za/2026/04/15/sahrc-launches-inquiry-into-gauteng-water-crisis
Australian Human Rights Commission investigates racial discrimination complaint against NSW government
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/05/alleged-racial-discrimination-by-nsw-government-investigated-by-human-rights-commission
The South African Human Rights Commission has warned of an impending disaster in South Africa due to the drastic decline in drinking water quality and ... Show more
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Commemorating Human Rights Day: South Africa's continuing battle against inequality
iol.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-03-21-commemorating-human-rights-day-south-africas-continuing-battle-against-inequality/
Key FactsRamaphosa Calls for New Era in Human Rights Reality
Mar 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: iol.co.za
- President Ramaphosa acknowledged progress since 1994, including expanded access to housing, water, electricity, and education.
- He noted that many South Africans still face unemployment, inequality, and insufficient basic services despite these gains.
- The current human rights struggle centers on eradicating poverty and achieving genuine economic inclusion as democracy evolves.
- Ramaphosa stressed the need for an effective, ethical government and collective accountability to ensure tangible results.
A right that exists on paper is not yet fully a right that is lived by our people.— Cyril Ramaphosa, during the national Human Rights Day commemorations in Kimberley
First Nations call for audit of Human Rights Commission following death of 3-year-old
cp24.com/news/canada/2026/03/25/first-nations-call-for-audit-of-human-rights-commission-following-death-of-3-year-old/
Native Students Receive Excessive Discipline in This New Mexico School District, Report Finds
propublica.org/article/gallup-mckinley-native-students-discipline-navajo-report
Africa: Haysom's Life 'Marked by an Unwavering Commitment to Justice, Peace, and Constitutionalism'
allafrica.com/stories/202603200228.html
Al Quds march banned in London after police cite 'severe' risks: The Islamic Human Rights Commission, which said Iran's former leader killed in the ...
news.sky.com/story/al-quds-march-banned-in-london-due-to-severe-risks-13518015
The Korea Times Mar 12
Foreign residents should be included in state cash handouts, human rights watchdog says
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20260311/foreign-residents-should-be-included-in-state-cash-handouts-human-rights-watchdog-says
The Government has approved a request by the Metropolitan Police to ban a march organised by a group linked to Iran in central London this weekend - along with ... Show more
El Salvador likely committed crimes against humanity during state of emergency, jurists say
reuters.com/world/americas/el-salvador-likely-committed-crimes-against-humanity-during-state-emergency-2026-03-10/
UPDF rejects UN report alleging role in South Sudan airstrikes: Uganda’s army calls UN Human Rights findings on South Sudan ‘incomplete and biased’
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/updf-rejects-un-report-alleging-role-in-south-sudan-airstrikes-5386934
Congresswoman Leila de Lima's unyielding pursuit of justice has made her many enemies, from her time as chief of the Commission on Human Rights to her ... Show more
In a significant modification to its guidelines for Look Out Circulars (LOCs), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has specified that statutory bodies with no ... Show more
OpinionPost-diagnosis: Towards a just food system: The South African Human Rights Commission inquiry into food systems arrives at a critical juncture ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2026-03-06-post-diagnosis-towards-a-just-food-system/
Ruto orders KNHCR to develop compensation plan for protests victims: President Ruto directs KNCHR to develop framework for compensating protest victims within 60 ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001542516/ruto-orders-knhcr-to-develop-compensation-plan-for-protests-victims
Tahir Hussain, Former Vice Chairperson of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Balochistan, speaks at the session titled 'Parallel Legal Systems: Have ... Show more
Moderator: Abid Saqi Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Speakers: 1. Ashtar Ausaf Ali Former Attorney-General for Pakistan 2 ... Show more
The Korea Times Mar 06
Human rights body approves foundation supporting transgender people after nearly 2 years
koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20260305/human-rights-body-approves-foundation-supporting-transgender-people-after-nearly-2-years
OpinionThe state’s role in corporate capture of our food systems: Hunger in the country persists not because the system is failing but because it is functioning ...
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2026-02-27-the-states-role-in-corporate-capture-of-our-food-systems/
EWN Feb 12
SA Human Rights Commission calls water crisis to be declared a national disaster
ewn.co.za/2026/02/12/sa-human-rights-commission-calls-water-crisis-to-be-declared-a-national-disaster
KNCHR condemns Coast police boss over unconstitutional kill order: KNCHR has condemns controversial directive by Coast Regional Police Commander Ali Nuno ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001540689/knchr-condemns-coast-police-boss-over-unconstitutional-kill-order
The Citizen Feb 02
Children’s privacy and dignity at risk on social media, SAHRC says: In an era of AI, social media, and constant digital exposure, privacy violations have real ...
citizen.co.za/lifestyle/technology/sahrc-concerns-lack-data-privacy-impact-children/
EWN Feb 04
Search for justice continues: Families of Lily Mine three accuse NPA and DMR of rights infringements
ewn.co.za/2026/02/04/search-for-justice-continues-families-of-lily-mine-three-accuse-npa-and-dmr-of-rights-infringements
Taiwan Human Rights Commission reports on gender discrimination | Taiwan News | Jan. 29, 2026 16:28
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/6292189
Karnal student slapped: HHRC orders probe: Taking cognisance of the incident, the commission noted that such acts have a lasting adverse impact on the ...
indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/karnal-student-slapped-hhrc-orders-probe-10505128/
OpinionStilfontein One Year Later: Shaft 11 and the Architecture of Impunity: One year after the tragic events at Stilfontein's Shaft 11, where 93 lives were lost ...
iol.co.za/news/opinion/2026-01-26-stilfontein-one-year-later-shaft-11-and-the-architecture-of-impunity/
