In South Africa today, girls in public schools face significant barriers to accessing education. From alarmingly high rates of teen pregnancy to escalating violence against young women, these challenges put their futures at risk. The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) has taken a stand against this injustice with our Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Project—an […]
Author Archives: Jean-Andre Butcher
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Oct
Learn about the history of the Communal Land Rights Act, why it was declared unconstitutional, and the role of the Legal Resources Centre in securing land rights for millions of South Africans. What is the History of Land Tenure for Black South Africans During Apartheid? The history of land tenure for black South Africans during […]
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The Legal Resources Centre played a pivotal role in drafting South Africa’s Constitution, helping to enshrine democratic values, social justice, and human rights, while continuing to protect and promote these principles through strategic litigation and advocacy in the post-apartheid era. As South Africa transitioned from apartheid to democracy, the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) played a […]
Lethal in Disguise 2: The Health and Human Rights Impact of Crowd-Control Weapons in South Africa The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) in collaboration with the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations (INCLO) is set to host the South African launch of Lethal in Disguise 2: How Crowd-Control Weapons Impact Health and Human Rights. The event […]