

This UDHR Day we call on South African Government to treat Asylum Seekers with Respect and Dignity
Melanie Nathan of the African Human Rights Coalition: We have had many reports of the harsh inhumane treatment metered out on Asylum...


Statement from African HRC on U.S. President Donald Trump's Dangerous South Africa Tweet
Statement from Melanie Nathan for African Human Rights Coalition Regarding Donald J. Trump's Tweet to Secretary Pompeo pursuant to an...


Defending the United Nations Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Report Release: Defending the United Nations Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity The IE SOGI mandate was created...


African HRC Seeks Apology from Gretha Wiid for Inciting Homophobia
While on this IDAHOT we remember those who have been brutalized and murdered as a result of Homophobia, which is supported through...


UN Human Rights Council to Appoint Independent SOGI Expert
In a defining vote, the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on “Protection against violence and discrimination based...


South Africa Plans to Leave ICC
According to Deputy Minister, Obed Bapela, the South African government will begin the process to leave the International Criminal Court...


Religious Bigotry Against LGBT Equality to be tested in Landmark South African Constitutional Court
Finally, after 5 years of litigation, the South African Constitutional Court will hear the case of the fired lesbian Methodist Minister...


African Human Rights Coalition to Open South African Office
AHRC Announcement, June 15, 2015.: The African Human Rights Coalition (AHRCR) is pleased to announce the opening of an office and leading...


Ugandan LGBT Defenders Ask UK to Stop Visas for Preachers of Hate
Stop Pastor Tom Mugerwa's Visa to the United Kingdom Christian preachers traveling abroad to spread hate against homosexuality has caused...


Nelson Mandela Foundation Addresses Xenophobia | We are AFRICA
After a week of horrific Xenophobic attacks against immigrants, migrants and refugees in South Africa, here is a message fom The Nelson...