South Durban’s residents fight back against corruption, destruction and neglect Colleen steps gingerly out of her home in Clairwood, Durban. A large truck is stuck in the narrow residential road just outside her house; crumbling Colleen’s brick wall as it attempts to back out. Colleen runs out onto the muddy street, wading to her knees […]
Category Archives: Human Rights
Criminal Offences, Human Rights, International Law, United Nations
When will government speak out against Hate Crimes?
23
Sep
Sep
The official crime statistics report released on 19 September by the South African Police Service for the period April 2013 to March 2014 reveals a substantial increase in almost all categories of crime. The same report shows that there was a slight decrease in the total sexual offences. A drop of 5.6% was reported showing […]
Constitution, Equality and Non-discrimination, Gender Rights, Human Rights, International Law, LGBTI, United Nations
The “Protection of the Family” Resolution: The Role of South Africa
15
Sep
Sep
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 […]
Africa, Disability, Human Rights, Legal Resources Centre, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Finding a better life in South Africa
05
Aug
Aug
On the 11 July this year, Mr Mohamed Issa Salimu was issued with Refugee Status in South Africa. This is the second time he has received refugee status; the first time was in 1998, after he had been living in the country for about 6 years. Refugee status expires after 2 years, after which it […]