At the Legal Resources Centre’s 45th anniversary, Geoff Budlender, one of its three founding members, received the 4th George Bizos Human Rights Award. In his acceptance speech, shared in full below, he reflected on his friendship with George Bizos, recalled stories from the struggle years, and spoke about the continuing role of public interest law […]
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As our 45th anniversary approaches and we celebrate the 4th recipient of the George Bizos Human Rights Award, we take a moment to honour the incredible man who has left an indelible mark on the pursuit of justice in South Africa: George Bizos. From the very inception of the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) in 1979, […]
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How the Legal Resources Centre Has Led the Fight for Land Rights in South Africa: 45 Years of Landmark Cases, Restitution, and Empowering Communities. For nearly half a century, the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) has been at the forefront of land litigation and advocacy in South Africa, championing the rights of communities whose land was […]
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Disinformation, Big Tech, and the 2024 Elections – Are Platforms Doing Enough? The year 2024 will be remembered not just for its monumental electoral significance, with over 70 countries holding elections, but also for the enormous challenges presented by digital disinformation and misinformation. In an age where billions rely on online platforms for news and […]