Desmond Tutu's long history of fighting for lesbian and gay rights: Robert Tshabalala/Business Day/Gallo Images/Getty ImagesArchbishop Desmond Mpilo Tutu is mostly known to the world for his highly prominent role in the campaign against apartheid in South Africa. This role was internationally recognised by the awarding of the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize. … [Read more...] about Desmond Tutu’s long history of fighting for lesbian and gay rights | The Conversation
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South Africa takes fresh steps to restrict rights of refugees | The Conversation
South Africa takes fresh steps to restrict rights of refugees: Refugees at the Central Methodist Church in Cape Town, South Africa. Getty Images/Jacques Stander/Gallo Images via Getty ImagesRecent changes to the law, and the promulgation of new regulations governing refugees in South Africa, have been heavily criticised by civil society organisations. The Act regulates the … [Read more...] about South Africa takes fresh steps to restrict rights of refugees | The Conversation
Recognising intersex people opens access to fundamental rights in Kenya | The Conversation
Recognising intersex people opens access to fundamental rights in Kenya: People buy food at the Githurai market in Kiambu, Kenya. The country is doing a census that is breaking new ground in Africa. EPA/Daniel IrunguKenya has become the first country in Africa to collect data on intersex people in its national census which runs to the end of August. Intersex refers to people … [Read more...] about Recognising intersex people opens access to fundamental rights in Kenya | The Conversation
SA News: Aarto: Here are the problems and the rights you will lose
Aarto: Here are the problems and the rights you will lose: Howard Dembosky, Justice Project South Africa (JPSA) chair, said Aarto was the biggest constitutional breach to ever hit SA. He said they understand the Act transformed the manner in which people ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Ravi Shastri retained as Team India head coach till 2021: Number one is Ravi … [Read more...] about SA News: Aarto: Here are the problems and the rights you will lose
SA News: Human Rights lawyer cautions police over CBD arrests
Human Rights lawyer cautions police over CBD arrests: “What we are seeing currently is that many people have just been arrested on the basis of being foreign. So migrants within South Africa particularly asylum-seekers and refugees are incredibly ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Netherlands beat Belgium to claim 10th World Korfball Championship: Chinese Taipei, … [Read more...] about SA News: Human Rights lawyer cautions police over CBD arrests
