Centre for Human Rights

HOLD comes out.

'It is our responsibility to cause discomfort, to take a stand and say, ‘I’m acknowledging that there is something you’re not understanding about me, and I’m not going to fight it. But I want you to understand what is making you uncomfortable. Very often we make ourselves smaller and smaller in order to accommodate validation. As we celebrate something so sacred, so special such as this on the African continent, we represent a lot of hope. Why can’t everyone express their love the way they want to, with consent, freedom and respect? You should really make sure you have a connection with your personality, with yourself, but also make connections with other people too. This perhaps makes you a better person. Being connected makes you a richer person.'

- Wouter

Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/

New on the AfricLaw.com blog: Maram Mahdi, Harry Mwesigwa & Sohna Jawara talk about hunger as a weapon of war

Starving in Silence: The Case for an African Commission Resolution on Conflict-Induced Starvation in Africa An advocacy piece   Maram Mahdi Harry Mwesigwa Sohna Jawara   1 Introduction Starvation is no longer reducible to drought, market failure or developmental lag in Africa. In conflict sett…

UNESCO’s practical guide for journalists and media professionals provides valuable insights on understanding, reporting on, and responding to hate speech in ways that uphold human rights standards.

The guide offers practical recommendations on balancing the right to freedom of expression with the rights to dignity, equality, and non-discrimination.

Download the guide: https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000392378

EU in South Africa

Do you have a breakthrough idea that can change the world?

Falling Walls Lab is a global pitch competition that allows students,
researchers, innovators, and early-career professionals to present their groundbreaking ideas in just three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society.

Participants join a global network of emerging talents and compete for a chance to represent their country at the Global Finale in Berlin.

Date: 12 August 2026
Venue: Sanlam Auditorium, University of Pretoria, Hatfield Campus
Apply now: https://falling-walls.com/falling-walls-lab-pretoria-south-africa
Application deadline: 08 July 2026

For more:https://www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4418-the-falling-walls-lab-season-2026-is-open

Join us for a landmark conference on the judgments of African Union human rights bodies, hosted by the South African National Research Foundation Chair in International Constitutional Law, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, and Monash University.

Taking place on 25–26 June 2026 at Future Africa, University of Pretoria, this conference will bring together scholars, practitioners, and human rights experts to reflect on and critically engage with the evolving jurisprudence of African Union human rights bodies.

The conference will explore what makes a judgment "landmark" within the African human rights system and revisit selected decisions through innovative rewriting approaches. The event will be held in a hybrid format, and attendance is free of charge.

Date: 25–26 June 2026
Venue: Future Africa, University of Pretoria
RSVP for in-person attendance by 19 June 2026:

Children and young people from South Africa, Lesotho, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Kenya came together at the 3rd Child-led Conference on Education and Climate Change to share experiences, amplify their voices, and explore solutions to the growing impact of climate change on education.

Hosted by the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, the conference featured discussions on climate change, climate justice, state obligations, and the realities of accessing education during floods, droughts, and other extreme weather events.

Through meaningful dialogue and the sharing of lived experiences, participants highlighted how climate-related challenges continue to affect children's access to education across the continent, while demonstrating the vital role of youth leadership in advancing climate action and protecting children's rights.