Foundation for Human Rights

11/05/2026

SCREENING & EXHIBITION INVITATION 🎞️

You are invited to join us for the screening of Bones of Memory by followed by a tour of our Grave Injustice exhibition, at the Apartheid Museum.

Details:
🗓️ Saturday 16 May 2026
⏰13:30 for 14:00
RSVP: [email protected]

See you there!

31/03/2026

💼 We’re hiring! We are looking for an intern to join our programming team.

📑 Apply at: [email protected] with the subject line “Intern Application 2026” by 10 April 2026.

19/03/2026

Join us for a powerful and timely conversation on The Unfinished Business of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

The Heritage of Justice: Bridging the Gap from the TRC to a New South Africa

📅 24 March 2026
⏰ 12:30 – 16:45
📍 Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg
☕ Refreshments will be served

Building on the Grave Injustice exhibition, the event will reflect on the ongoing legacy of the TRC and its continued relevance in shaping present-day South Africa.

The programme includes:
• A curated guided visit to the exhibition
• A panel discussion
• Audience engagement

The discussion will explore accountability for apartheid-era crimes, recent legal developments, and what this means for justice, the rule of law, and social cohesion today.

📩 RSVP: [email protected]
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We look forward to welcoming you!

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10/11/2025

The Khampepe Commission of Inquiry, established by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 29 May 2025 to investigate the political suppression of investigations and prosecutions of TRC cases, is kicking off today.

The Commission is expected to first address preliminary procedural matters, including whether witnesses may be led by their own counsel other than the evidence leader, an issue that became contentious during the pre-hearing meeting on 27 October 2025. This will be followed by opening statements by interested parties at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre in Johannesburg.

The Commission is being live-streamed here:

TRC Inquiry: Allegations on stopped investigations and prosecutions of TRC cases 10 November 2025

10/09/2025

We're hiring! We are looking for a Senior Programme Officer to join our programming team.

The Senior Programme Officer (SPO) is a critical link between strategy and implementation at the Foundation for Human Rights (FHR). This role is central to advancing our work in Gender Justice, Livelihood Rights, Youth Rights, Casual Worker Rights, and Migrant Rights.

Apply at: [email protected] with the subject line "Senior Programme Officer 2025".

09/09/2025

The Foundation for Human Rights (FHR) welcomes the inquest into the murders of Mzwandile Mfeya (12), Sandiso Yaso (12), twins Samora and Sadat Mpendulo (12) and Thando Mthembu (17). We stand in solidarity with the families of those killed by the SANDF in this brutal attack. For more information, please see the attached press release from the PAC.

Disclaimer: The FHR does not formally represent the families in this matter, and is not affiliated with the PAC or any other political party.

01/09/2025

Meet our Gender Rights' Programme partners!

Youthzone Sustainable Enterprise Development is featured as the 22nd of the 22 organisations that have partnered with us over the three years that we've been implementing the Masibambisane project, holding hands in the fight against GBVF and for human rights, dignity and justice.

Thank you for following us throughout Women's Month as we highlighted a partner organisation each day, to honour how they tackle access to justice in their own community, one case and one life at a time.

For more on Youthzone Sustainable Enterprise Development: https://fhr.org.za/programmes/gender-rights-masibambisane/partners/youthzone-sustainable-enterprise-development/

31/08/2025

Meet our Gender Rights' Programme partners!

uMngeni Unemployed Graduates Forum is featured as the 21st of the 22 organisations that have partnered with us over the three years that we've been implementing the Masibambisane project, holding hands in the fight against GBVF and for human rights, dignity and justice.

Follow us throughout Women's Month as we highlight a partner organisation each day, to honour how they tackle access to justice in their own community, one case and one life at a time.

For more on uMngeni Unemployed Graduates Forum: https://fhr.org.za/programmes/gender-rights-masibambisane/partners/umngeni-unemployed-graduates-forum/

31/08/2025

Meet our Gender Rights' Programme partners!

Shaine Griqua Advice & Development Centre is featured as the 18th of the 22 organisations that have partnered with us over the three years that we've been implementing the Masibambisane project, holding hands in the fight against GBVF and for human rights, dignity and justice.

Follow us throughout Women's Month as we highlight a partner organisation each day, to honour how they tackle access to justice in their own community, one case and one life at a time.

For more on Shaine Griqua Advice and Development Centre: https://fhr.org.za/programmes/gender-rights-masibambisane/partners/shaine-griqua-advice-and-development-centre/

30/08/2025

Meet our Gender Rights' Programme partners!

SEED Foundation is featured as the 17th of the 22 organisations that have partnered with us over the three years that we've been implementing the Masibambisane project, holding hands in the fight against GBVF and for human rights, dignity and justice.

Follow us throughout Women's Month as we highlight a partner organisation each day, to honour how they tackle access to justice in their own community, one case and one life at a time.

For more on SEED Foundation: https://fhr.org.za/programmes/gender-rights-masibambisane/partners/seed-foundation-south-africa/