Lawyers for Human Rights
@LHR_SA
LHR is a one of South Africa's foremost public interest law and human rights organisations. We've been Making Rights Real since 1979.
This #MandelaDay, please consider supporting organisations at the forefront of advancing human rights and social justice in South Africa You can contribute directly towards #ReshapingJustice by donating to CALS: devman.wits.ac.za/devman/legal/g…
Contribute to an organisation using the law as a tool for positive change and helping vulnerable and marginalised people, @LHR_SA globalgiving.org/donate/48248/l…
#MigrantYouthVoices | 25 July 2025 LHR and our partners @SARefugee_Led & Outreach Foundation hosted a powerful workshop in Braamfontein on migrant youth advocacy. Youth-led. Rights-focused. Borderless! #KnowYourRights
📢 Join us today from 14:00 to 16:00 for the #NotFitForPurpose Civil Society Meeting. We are debriefing and mobilising towards a People-Centered National Council on GBVF. 🖥️ Zoom link: us06web.zoom.us/j/85155710656 #NotFitForPurpose #GBVF #CivilSocietyUnite #PeopleCentered
📢 Join us on 23 July for a critical seminar on Anti-Corruption Policy Reforms in Home Affairs 🛂 🕠 17h30 | 📍UJ Library 🎙️ Experts from LHR, UJ, PMG & EU Delegation 💻 Register: lnkd.in/dvV5n7zX
📢 Statement Alert The Right2Protest Project calls for an Independent @RSA_IPID , a truly autonomous body capable of holding the South African security cluster accountable without fear or favour. Accountability cannot exist where oversight is compromised. #Right2Protest
Applications for the Legal Researcher post are now closed!
Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary "14 years of standing for human rights, online and on the ground. #LHR14YearsOnX #MyXAnniversary"
#Amaqhawekazi Harm Reduction webinar on #decrim of sex work and drugs for personal use about to start! Join us @SisonkeSA, @lhr_sa, @ssdpofficial and @dejusticia or follow along on X.
Nabeelah Mia from @LHR_SA looking at the legal drivers for #decrim of sex work and personal drug use in South Africa.
#NotToXenophobia
[PRESS STATEMENT] On 17 July, Operation Dudula and allied groups marched to the SERI offices in Braamfontein, unintentionally demonstrating resistance to xenophobia and intimidation | shorturl.at/g7iLE
This #MandelaDay2025 , we honour Madiba’s legacy by continuing the struggle for a South Africa rooted in justice, dignity, and equality for all. We do not commemorate Mandela with comfort. We do it with courage! Because the long walk is not over and human rights cannot wait.✊🏾
Contribute to advancing women's rights and gender equality through constitutional litigation and advocacy with @WLCCapeTown wlce.co.za/donate-wlc/
Help to advocate for spatial justice and inclusive cities by expanding access to urban land and affordable housing through @NdifunaUkwazi nu.org.za/donate/
Join the movement working towards a just and equitable education system in South Africa with @EElawcentre eelawcentre.org.za/donate/
Support catalysts for social change at @SECTION27news advancing the rights to health care services and basic education section27.org.za/donate-to-sect…
Give back to one of South Africa's oldest human rights organisations which has been promoting social justice for over 45 years, @LRCSouthAfrica lrc.org.za/get-involved/
Champion activist lawyers defending the environmental rights of communities by backing the @CentreEnvRights cer.org.za/support-us
You can stand with communities and social movements challenging inequality and struggling to realise socio-economic rights by showing your solidarity with @SERI_RightsSA seri-sa.org
Hate speech is rising around the world. It can incite violence, cause displacement, and have devastating effects, especially on refugees and the forcibly displaced. Say #NoToHate. @Refugees @UNinSouthAfrica