Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA)

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HURISA CELBERATES 20 YEARS OF EXISTENCE http://t.co/AseqQkjySP

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Tshepo Ntsimani withdrew the bail application, and his case has been postponed until 1 July 2026, pending further investigation.

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HURISA joined community
members, activists, traditional leaders, and CSOs at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court to stand in solidarity with the family of a 13-year-old survivor in the rape case involving Tshepo Ntsimani from Dobsonville. https://t.co/bQ4DK4H1nJ

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It also pushes for new Guidelines to end the exclusion of informal workers from labour and social protection laws.

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The ACHPR adopted Resolution 584 (2024) on informal economy workers’ rights in Africa. 8 out of 10 workers in Africa are informally employed, it calls on states to enact laws protecting women’s work under Article 15 of the African Charter and Article 13 of the Maputo Protocol.

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HURISA would like to congratulate Advocate Onesmo Olengurumwa on being among the top three contenders for the UN human rights post. This achievement brings renewed hope for HRDs across Southern Africa. We wish him every success and hold our fingers crossed. @OlengurumwaO

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Empowering human rights defenders! Cathy Kodiemoka attended a 2-day training on Early Warning in Africa in Accra, Ghana, organised by @RFLD and @EU_SEE in collaboration with @ACHPR. The workshop focused on enhancing collaboration and developing innovative

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advocacy responses to human rights crises. #HumanRights #EarlyWarning

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The Sherpa of C20 South Africa honors the coordinators of the various working groups who made certain that policy briefs are architectured to meet international standards. There were 14 working groups with different thematics involved in C20.

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HURISA Executive Director , Corlett Letlojane, Co-lead Working Group 3. Democratic Governance, Civic Space ,Anti Corruption , Access to Justice #C20

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🌎 Cathy E Kodiemoka presented on the situation of human rights in Southern Africa emphasising on governance, rule of law and protection of human rights.#ACHPR

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pursue reparations for people of African descent, referencing the Durban Declaration.

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"Empowering Human Rights in Africa 🌟
HURISA attended the NGO Forum ahead of the 85th Ordinary Session of #ACHPR (17-19 October 2025)! Highlights
✊️ Corlett Letlojane called for stronger commitment to address systemic inequalities &

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support and at a fee. Strengthening regional focal point coordination, through awareness raising, simplifying the AU mechanism especially in Southern Africa, will enhance ownership and ensure grassroots voices are heard.

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The renewal of the NGO Forum framework under the 2026–2031 Strategy should priorities' accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability. A hybrid model allowing both in-person and online participation will ensure wider representation despite funding cuts, including reduced USAID

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looking forward to her efforts in charting new pathways for peace . #Human Rights Institute of South Africa #Human Rights Forum

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#Late post #International Day of Peace statement from HURISA which provides opportunity to reflect on the importance of promoting peace and unity globally. And also we would like to congratulate Ambassador Carob Kgomo on her new role as Public International Peace Ambassador and

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Happening right now: Launch of the EU SYSTEM FOR ENABLING ENVIRONMENT FOR CSOs SNAPSHOT #Promoting Enabling Environment for Civil Society through Monitoring, Capacity Building & Advocacy

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human rights defenders, including diverse groups in peacebuilding and governance processes, and ensuring equal access to justice and legal aid.

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Corlett Letlojane attended the C20 South Africa Launch and Mid-term Dialogue, which provided an opportunity to prepare for the G20 Summit and brought together CSOs to discuss South Africa's priorities for the C20 process.

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Corlett reported back on the working group focused on democratic governance, civic space, anti-corruption and access to justice. The key highlights included a strong call for strengthening oversight and accountability institutions, protecting civil society actors and