Centre for Human Rights
The primary focus of the Centre for Human Rights is human rights law in Africa. The Centre, established in 1986, is part of the Faculty of Law of the University of Pretoria.
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We offer three Master's in Law programmes LLM in Human Rights & Democratisation in Africa LLM in International Trade & Investment Law in Africa
Part-time Postgraduate Programmes
Short courses:
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Read more about: African Human Rights Law Journal African Human Rights Law Reports Human Rights Law in Africa (Reference work) Africa International Trade Review Constitutional Law of South Africa
Law of Africa Collection Human Rights Reference Collection
Press Releases
CENTRE LAUNCHES 2 NEW PUBLICATIONS The Centre for Human Rights have launched two new publications. Click here to read more... PRESS STATEMENT Ugandan Anti Homosexuality Bill should not be adopted. Click here to read the statement and the Bill... PRESS STATEMENT UN Special Rapporteur on Torture’s cancelled visit to Zimbabwe, widespread violence and arbitrary arrests. Click here to read the letter... 9 DECEMBER 2009 The first World Human Rights Moot Court will be held at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. Click here to read more...