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APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED!

The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria invites applications for the LLM in Sexual & Reproductive Rights in Africa (SRRA).

This Master's programme equips students with knowledge, research and advocacy skills to advance sexual and reproductive health and rights across the continent.

The two-year blended programme is open to applicants from diverse professional backgrounds, including lawyers, researchers, social activists and educators

New application deadline: 13 November 2026

For more information on the programme and to apply visit: chr.up.ac.za/srra

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, hosted the second and final day of the 14th Annual Disability Rights in Africa Conference, continuing discussions under the theme “Equality and non-discrimination: Realising the rights of persons with disabilities in Africa.”

The day focused on the practical steps needed to address discrimination and advance substantive equality for persons with disabilities. Discussions explored intersectional discrimination, including the experiences of women with disabilities, reasonable accommodation in the workplace, and equality within the criminal justice system. Participants also examined the exclusion of persons with disabilities from climate justice movements and the importance of ensuring their meaningful participation in climate related decision-making.

The afternoon sessions focused on monitoring and implementing disability rights, highlighting the role of governments, human rights institutions and civil society in ensuring that legal protections translate into meaningful change. Discussions considered the protection of children with disabilities in South Africa, efforts to advance equality in Lesotho, and the implementation of disability rights legislation in Mozambique.

The conference highlighted that persons with disabilities must not only be recognized in laws and policies but must also be able to enjoy their rights in practice. This requires accessible environments, reasonable accommodation, accountability, and the removal of barriers that prevent their equal participation in society.

The two-day conference provided an important platform for sharing research, experiences and approaches to strengthening disability rights across Africa. It reinforced the need for continued collaboration and action to ensure that equality and non-discrimination become a lived reality for persons with disabilities.

The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria will host the 6th Dialogue on Poverty and Human Rights, which will examine the relationship between poverty, socio-economic rights and the pursuit of substantive equality in South Africa.

The dialogue will provide a platform for critical engagement with the structural inequalities that perpetuate poverty, the role of the state in fulfilling its human rights obligations, and how legal and policy frameworks can advance inclusive and accountable responses.

Webinar details:
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2026
Time: 15:00(SAST)
Platform: Zoom

Register online:
chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/45…

The @CHR_HumanRights, will join @DIRCO_ZA and the Embassy of the Netherlands in South Africa on 13 November to commemorate 80 years of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), reflecting on its contribution to Africa and the future of international justice.

On 27 October 2026, the Centre for Human Rights, in partnership with @UNESCO and the Social Media 4 Peace Coalition, convened a Pre-Election Information Integrity Dialogue to explore the impact of misinformation, disinformation, xenophobic narratives and AI on South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections.

The dialogue brought together stakeholders to discuss practical ways to protect democratic participation, strengthen information integrity and uphold freedom of expression.

Watch the event recording: chr.up.ac.za/expression-inf…