Centre for Human Rights

Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health education in Africa.

The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, recently hosted a validation workshop on draft Anglophone and Francophone curricula on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), bringing together experts from across the continent to strengthen teaching, learning, and advocacy.

Thank you to all participants for their valuable contributions to this important initiative.
Read more: https://www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4429-advancing-srhr-education-in-africa-validation-of-draft-anglophone-and-francophone-srhr-curricula

[Call for Applications]

The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, is accepting applications for the Training on Litigation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Before National and Regional Mechanisms in Africa.

The training will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 3–4 September 2026. This intensive residential training will equip legal practitioners, litigators, human rights defenders, civil society actors, researchers, and adjudicators with practical skills to advance SRHR litigation and accountability across Africa.

Successful applicants will have their travel, accommodation, meals, and related participation costs covered.

Application deadline: 1 July 2026

Apply today and strengthen your capacity to use the law as a tool for justice and social change.

For more:https:https://www.chr.up.ac.za/latest-news/4427-call-for-applications-training-on-litigation-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-rights-before-national-and-regional-mechanisms-in-africa

The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, in partnership with The Other Foundation, convened the: Living on the Frontline: Regional Convening on Safety and Security for LGBTI Human Rights Defenders on 8–9 June 2026.

This convening brought together activists, community leaders, and human rights defenders from across Southern Africa. It provided a platform to share experiences, identify emerging threats, and contribute to the development of a regional safety and security protocol aimed at strengthening protection mechanisms and coordinated responses for LGBTI human rights defenders in the region.

Read more:https://www.chr.up.ac.za/sogiesc-news/4425-centre-for-human-rights-and-other-foundation-convene-regional-gathering-on-safety-and-security-for-lgbti-human-rights-defenders

The 2026 Advanced Human Rights Course offered by the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, on Accountable Policing: Oversight and the Criminal Justice System was held virtually via Zoom from 8–12 June 2026, in partnership with the African Policing Civilian Oversight Forum (APCOF).

Throughout the week, participants engaged with key issues relating to policing, human rights, oversight, and criminal justice. Sessions covered the use of force, regulation and monitoring of public gatherings, challenges in complying with notification requirements, and the impact of digital surveillance on civic space. The programme also examined access to justice, including the criminalisation of poverty and status offences, safeguards around arrest and detention, and police accountability, public interest litigation, and trauma-informed care, drawing on Kenya as a case study.

The Centre for Human Rights expresses its appreciation to APCOF for its partnership and ongoing commitment to promoting accountable policing and effective civilian oversight.