In April 2014, a resolution on ‘The Family’ (A/HRC/L26/L.20) was placed before the Human Rights Council. The resolution in its current form was first tabled by Egypt in 2013. They decided to withdraw it, given that it was viewed as being too controversial and due to a lack of support. This resolution links to initiatives […]
Category Archives: Equality and Non-discrimination
Children's Rights, Equality and Non-discrimination, Social Security, South Africa
From stateless to citizen
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Aug
Aug
Even though the Constitution of South Africa states that every child has the right to a name and nationality from birth, for various reasons children can become stateless (not registered as a citizen of any country) or their birth registration can be delayed. Children in this situation do not have access to the privileges and […]
Equality and Non-discrimination, Gender Rights, United Nations
Implementing the MDGs for Women and Girls
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Apr
Apr
Implementing the MDGs for Women and Girls: Conclusions from the Commission on the Status of Women The 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) took place from 10 March 2014 to 21 March 2014 at the United Nations in New York. The aim for this year’s session was to examine the […]
Equality and Non-discrimination, Gender Rights, Litigation, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The Silent Scream: Sexual Violence and Xenophobia
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Dec
Dec
“If you do not leave tomorrow you will be raped[i]” Literally translated, xenophobia is the fear of foreigners. While it is not a phenomenon unique to South Africa, the country has been under intense scrutiny both nationally, as well as internationally, as a result of the continuous attacks on foreign nationals within its borders. Although […]