University of Pretoria Centre for Human Rights
The Centre was established in 1986 at the Faculty of the Law University of Pretoria after large and successful conference on the Bill of Rights for South Africa. The aims and objectives of the Centre relate to the study, protection and promotion of human rights and the fostering of a human rights culture, mainly through research, technical assistance with legislative change, training (on professional and grassroots levels), conference and seminars, the rendering of legal advice, internship programs for law student, a moot court competition, and a student volunteer development project (SASVO). The Centre's aim is to contribute to the advancement of democracy in South Africa as well as empowerment and education of South Africans.
The activities of the centre which target: Student Legal Practitioners, Civil Society, NGO's, Nurses, Teachers, Social Workers, Trade Union Leaders etc
The Centre offers a comprehensive LL.M in Human Rights and Constitutional Practice, comprising of four modules and a mini-dissertation. Ongoing research focus on various prospects of human rights like child labour, international protection of human rights, human rights law in Africa, social and economic rights, private racial discrimination etc
The Centre engages in the advocacy as project and in collaboration with others on the topics listed under research on the centre's website. Information is documented and distributed through both electronic and printed media and is hosted in its resource centre, including other related titles.
Contact:
Elize Delport
Tel: +278-29280025
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