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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Press Statement: Lawyers for Human Rights proudly celebrates and congratulates our National Director, Nabeelah Mia, on being named among the Mail & Guardian Power of Women 2026 in the Civil Society category. ✨

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🚨 Press Statement | Early Child Development Centers Fined for Operating Without Impossible to Obtain Permits Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) is representing three ECD principals. The matter was postponed on 30 September 2026 to allow LHR to make written representations.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📢🌍 LHR at the 5th African Business & Human Rights Forum 2026 How do we advance the right to a healthy environment, health and education while strengthening accountability across Africa?

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

LHR Makes Submissions on the Draft General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) welcomes the opportunity to make submissions on the Draft General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill, published by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on 7 August 2026.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📢 Final Call: PILG 2026 proposals close today📢 The deadline to submit proposals for the Public Interest Law Gathering (PILG) 2026 is today, 28 September. This year’s theme is: “Defending the Promise of the Constitution”

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights mark 15 years. As discussions on stronger corporate accountability continue, what role could a binding treaty play? Join the Business and Human Rights Centre and Perú Equidad on 29 September for the conversation us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📢🇿🇦🪘Today, we commemorate Heritage Day by recognising the many cultures, languages, histories, traditions and lived experiences that make up South Africa.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 When Harm Goes Viral: Governing Online Harm and Platform Power in South Africa On 17 September, Lawyers for Human Rights joined a panel discussion alongside the South African Human Rights Commission, Film and Publication Board,

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 Youth Against Hunger Indaba | 4 September 2026 Lawyers for Human Rights joined the Union Against Hunger and young people from across communities and organisations at the Youth Against Hunger Indaba, creating space for young people to speak about the realities of hunger,

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 Office Closure Notice Please note that our offices will be closed on Thursday, 24 September 2026, in commemoration of Heritage Day (Public holiday) . We will also be closed on Friday, 25 September 2026, as we observe our Mental Health & Wellness Day

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

📢 📚BOOK LAUNCH | South Africa’s Constitution and the Law of the Township: Looting from Below LHR is pleased to celebrate the launch of a new book by our very own David Dickinson, published by Wits University Press.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

📢 Activist Symposium 2026 | Solidarity across borders LHR joined human rights defenders, activists and partners in Maputo for this year’s Activist Symposium, centred on a critical question: What does solidarity look like in a time of increasing repression and shrinking civic space?

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

📢 Civil Society Dialogue | Protecting Human Rights Defenders in Africa What should meaningful protection for human rights defenders look like across Africa?

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📢 Submissions | Input to the Report of the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders Lawyers for Human Rights has made a submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders ahead of the 64th session of the Human Rights Council.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

📢 Press Statement: South Africa Does Not Need More Warnings. It Needs Action! The recent murders of women in Kempton Park are another devastating reminder that gender based violence and femicide remains one of South Africa’s most urgent human rights crises.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Paulina Mathinye was just 5 years old when her father left home to attend the gathering. He never returned. This powerful episode of The de brief network returns to Sharpeville and speaks to survivors and families who have carried the consequences of 21 March 1960 for generations.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📢LHR Wills’ Week📢 Planning for the future is one way of protecting the people and things that matter to you! As part of LHR’s Wills’ Week, our team will be providing free assistance and professional will drafting to the public.

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Centre for Applied Legal Studies @calsza.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What does solidarity mean in practice? How can we share struggles and strategies across borders? CALS, @lhr-sa.bsky.social, @right2protestafrka.bsky.social, CER and Amnesty are working to build networks across Africa and the Global South to strengthen activism

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

📢Today is United Nations Day for South South Cooperation. What does solidarity mean in practice? How can we share struggles, strategies and lessons across borders?

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📢 THE VUSUBUNTU COALITION HAS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED 📢 On 26 June 2026, International Support. Don’t Punish Day, the VUSUBUNTU Coalition for the Decriminalisation of Drugs for Personal Use officially launched in Tshwane.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📢During Women’s Month of August, Amnesty International South Africa hosted a Human Rights Education Workshop on Press Freedom under the CREATE Project, alongside Lawyers for Human Rights and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF).

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📣Join us in congratulating Buhle Sibiya on her admission as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa! ⚖️ This is a proud moment for Buhle and for all of us at Lawyers for Human Rights.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📣Media Safety Workshop📣 South African National Editors’ Forum, Lawyers for Human Rights and Amnesty International South Africa invite members of the media to join an important panel discussion on media safety and the protection of journalists.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

PRESS STATEMENT | 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 Survivors and families of victims of the Sharpeville Massacre have launched legal proceedings against the South African Government, seeking access to justice and legal redress for the harm suffered during the massacre.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

SAVE THE DATE: 26–27 October 2026, Wits University. Two days of bold conversations on justice, democracy and public interest law in South Africa. #PILG2026 #SocialJustice #HumanRights

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

📢Freedom of movement is already a reality across Southern Africa. Now SADC needs a framework that protects it.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📢Media Invitation📢 South African National Editors’ Forum in partnership with LHR and Amnesty International South Africa cordially invite you to attend an important Panel Discussion on Media Safety examining the readiness of SAPS to safeguard journalists, the implementation of Standing Order 156....

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

📢 Joint Statement | Community Leaders To Shape The Future Of Housing And Land Justice At Tshwane Urban Activist School Think Tank 2026 As SA approaches the Local Gov Elections, the Think Tank creates an important space for communities to strengthen grassroots Strategies.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

SA’s mining crisis cannot be understood simply through the lens of “illegal mining”. In her Op-ed on daily maverick, LHR's Phyllia argues that the deeper crisis lies in the state’s failure to properly regulate mine closure, enforce rehabilitation and hold companies accountable!

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

📢What happens when a Commission of Inquiry does more than expose corruption? In their latest Op-ed published by daily maverick, LHR's National Director Nabeelah Mia and Attorney David Dickinson examine the Madlanga Commission and why its impact cannot end with exposure alone!

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📢 Joint Press Statement | 18 August 2026 The Feast of the Clowns returns in 2026 as partner organisations officially launch this year’s programme, continuing a tradition of community, reflection, activism and speaking truth to power. Full statement: lhr.org.za/lhr-news/joi...

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

In July, the Feast of the Clowns team was in Phomolong, Mamelodi East, for a community activation that brought together more than 50 residents, activists and local leaders. The workshop created space for activists to speak openly about the issues affecting their commuinities!

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

📢 On 25 July, LHR joined Pause for Purpose campaign,CSO's, and activists in calling for a pause on the ratification of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls until meaningful consultation has taken place with civil society across Africa!

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

📢Today, we honour the women of 1956 whose courage and determination paved the way for generations to come. 70 years later, their call for freedom, dignity and equality continues to inspire our work for human rights! 🎥 Our tribute to the women of '56: youtu.be/YXyG1G5pITM?...

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

National Women’s Day | 9 August 70 years ago, women marched to the Union Buildings and demanded to be heard. Today, we honour the women who shaped our history and the generations of women who continue to challenge injustice and defend human rights! youtu.be/YXyG1G5pITM?...

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📢🔔 Important Notice Our offices will be closed on Friday, 7 August, for Internal Mental Wellness Day, and Monday, 10 August, for National Women’s Day. We reopen on Tuesday, 11 August 2026. Thank you for your understanding as our team takes time to rest and recharge.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

📢📚 Inspiring the next generation of Human Rights Defenders. On 5 August 2026, Lawyers for Human Rights had the privilege of participating in the Eduvos Pretoria Campus Career Day 2026, where we engaged with students eager to explore careers in law and social justice.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

On 1 Aug, LHR convened a strategic planning workshop with the Young Voices for Climate Justice (YV4CJ) network to reflect, reconnect, and strengthen the movement for the year ahead. 📖 Read the Climate Justice for Children and Youth Handbook here: www.lhr.org.za/lhr-resource...

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📚 Investing in knowledge to strengthen climate justice. From 6 to 10 July 2026, Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) was proud to participate in the Climate Litigation School 2026, hosted by the University of Pretoria.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

On 1 Aug, LHR participated in a training programme hosted by the Southern African Catholic Bishops' Conference (SACBC) and the Rustenburg Diocese, We facilitated a session on the rights of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers within South Africa's legal framework.

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Press Statement | 03 August 2026 “LHR has secured the release of a deceased minor child’s body after intervening in a matter involving the misclassification of a patient at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. “ Read the full joint press statement here: www.lhr.org.za/lhr-news/pre...

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

📢 On 21 July 2026, Lawyers for Human Rights’s Statelessness Unit hosted a Legal Empowerment Workshop on Citizenship and the Law, bringing together affected persons, clients and interested stakeholders for an important dialogue on Section 4(3) of the Citizenship Act

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

On 24 July, we joined legal professionals, public interest orgs and student's at the UNISA 's Law Career Fair, where we contributed to the session "Law as a Tool for Social Change" as one of the guest speakers and engaged with students throughout the exhibitors' exhibition!

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Today, on Nelson Mandela Day, we honour Madiba's reminder that our humanity is measured by how we treat one another. "To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity." -Nelson Mandela Let us choose dignity, compassion and justice for all!

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

📢 Out of Office Notice 📢 Please note that our offices will be closed tomorrow in observance of our Mental Health and Wellness Day 🌿 Our team will be back on Monday, 20 July 2026. Thank you for your understanding as we take time to pause and recharge!

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

📢 Joint Press Statement | 15 July 2026 ISLA and LHR_SA have approached the High Court to challenge the unlawful rejection of a survivor's asylum claim. Filed on the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict - 19 June. lnkd.in/dFz3QZEU

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

📢 Join the Conversation | SA needs a National Council on GBVF that is independent, accountable and capable of coordinating a meaningful national response to the GBVF crisis. Join us here: lnkd.in/d2QvCyBu Read more about the campaign here: lnkd.in/d4nTNQaB

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

On 20 May, LHR together with other human rights organisations, submitted a joint submission to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) on the Draft Declaration for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders in Africa. Submissions here : lhr.org.za/lhr-resource...

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📢 On 7 July, Our Statelessness Unit partnered with the Orange Farm Human Rights Advice Centre to host a community workshop aimed at empowering residents with knowledge about birth registration, citizenship and blocked identity documents. Full post here: linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Lawyers for Human Rights @lhr-sa.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

📢 🔴 Has your SA ID been blocked? The DHA has called on individuals whose identity documents have been blocked to submit representations before 10 July 2026. Deadline: 10 July 2026 More information here: dha.gov.za/index.php/ci...

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