Lawyers for Human Rights
@lhr-sa.bsky.social
Lawyers for Human Rights is a one of South Africa's foremost public interest law and human rights organisations. We are non-profit and non-governmental, and we've been making rights real since 1979.
Today, on International Human Rights Day, we honour the courage of these young people and reaffirm our commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all who are on the move!✊🏿
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Today, on International Human Rights Day, we honour the courage of these young people and reaffirm our commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of all who are on the move!✊🏿
Their contributions were urgent and deeply grounded, reminding us that migration is a human journey that must be rooted in human rights and shared values.
During the event, we screened LHR’s own youth client success stories as a mirror of possibilities!
During the event, we screened LHR’s own youth client success stories as a mirror of possibilities!
December 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Their contributions were urgent and deeply grounded, reminding us that migration is a human journey that must be rooted in human rights and shared values.
During the event, we screened LHR’s own youth client success stories as a mirror of possibilities!
During the event, we screened LHR’s own youth client success stories as a mirror of possibilities!
This workshop built on the momentum of our 25 July 2025 Migrant Youth event, where young people shared their challenges and their hopes for recognition and inclusion.
On the 4th we returned to that conversation and created a space where youth could speak freely and safely!
On the 4th we returned to that conversation and created a space where youth could speak freely and safely!
December 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This workshop built on the momentum of our 25 July 2025 Migrant Youth event, where young people shared their challenges and their hopes for recognition and inclusion.
On the 4th we returned to that conversation and created a space where youth could speak freely and safely!
On the 4th we returned to that conversation and created a space where youth could speak freely and safely!
This event brought together young refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who continue to navigate an asylum and immigration system that restricts their access to documentation, education, healthcare and work.
December 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This event brought together young refugees, asylum seekers and migrants who continue to navigate an asylum and immigration system that restricts their access to documentation, education, healthcare and work.
It also aims to open academic spaces to activists, as one of the few programmes in the environmental justice sector that offers formal academic certification!✊🏿
December 2, 2025 at 9:29 PM
It also aims to open academic spaces to activists, as one of the few programmes in the environmental justice sector that offers formal academic certification!✊🏿
The course is designed to deepen their understanding of climate-related legal frameworks, strengthen their use of both legal and non-legal levers for change, and enhance their advocacy skills.
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The course is designed to deepen their understanding of climate-related legal frameworks, strengthen their use of both legal and non-legal levers for change, and enhance their advocacy skills.
Participants include women leaders from mining, farming, and fishing communities, who bring powerful lived experiences and strategies for advocating and challenging climate and environmental injustices.
December 2, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Participants include women leaders from mining, farming, and fishing communities, who bring powerful lived experiences and strategies for advocating and challenging climate and environmental injustices.
Access to healthcare is a constitutional right and the state must act with urgency to protect and ensure access of every patient!
December 1, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Access to healthcare is a constitutional right and the state must act with urgency to protect and ensure access of every patient!
Our teams continue to work hard inside law clinics across the Country to advocate for dignity, fairness and safe access to care for all.
Access to healthcare is a constitutional right and the state must act with urgency to protect and ensure access of every patient!
Access to healthcare is a constitutional right and the state must act with urgency to protect and ensure access of every patient!
December 1, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Our teams continue to work hard inside law clinics across the Country to advocate for dignity, fairness and safe access to care for all.
Access to healthcare is a constitutional right and the state must act with urgency to protect and ensure access of every patient!
Access to healthcare is a constitutional right and the state must act with urgency to protect and ensure access of every patient!