constitution

University of Oxford: Master's in International Human Rights Law

Wednesday 12 November, 2008 - 9:24

The University of Oxford invites applications for its Master’s in International Human Rights Law programme for 2009 in the United Kingdom. This is a part-time degree offered over two academic years.

The programme involves two periods of distance learning via the internet as well as two summer sessions held at New College, Oxford. The degree programme is designed in particular for lawyers and other human rights professionals who wish to pursue advanced studies in international human rights law but may need to do so alongside their work or family responsibilities.

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Pan South African Language Board (PANSALB)

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Failure to Protect

Saturday 11 October, 2008 - 8:09

20 June 2008 was World Refugee Day. The theme for this year was ‘Refugee Protection’. For Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), it was a little ironic. In fact, MSF marked the day by placing public messages in major national and regional newspapers, calling for the South African government and the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) to provide the necessary assistance and legal protection to Zimbabweans guaranteed under international law.

Constitutional Values, Diversity and Democracy

Thursday 9 October, 2008 - 10:11

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) launched its first dialogue series on constitutional values on 22 August in Johannesburg. Held under the theme “Unity in Diversity: Promoting and Advancing Constitutional Values in South Africa”, representatives from government, human rights organisations and civil society came together to discuss constitutional values in a democratic society.