Lawyers for Human Rights videos

Unlawful immigration detention practices in South Africa

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This documentary exposes the unlawful detention of asylum seekers and migrant workers in sub-standard conditions at various detention facilities around South Africa.

South Africa Housing Crisis - The Itiriling Evictions

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This short documentary takes a look at the illegal evictions that took place in the Itiriling community outside of Pretoria. Many people were left without basic shelter, furthering the urgency for solutions in the South African housing crisis.

Informal Trading and the FIFA World Cup

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A short documentary looking at changes to informal trading bylaws during the 2010 FIFA world cup. With thousands of people relying on income from informal trading, the banning of trade during the tournament will have a drastic impact on the livelihood of many in South Africa. The film focuses on the work non profit Lawyers for Human Rights are doing to ensure peoples rights are preserved throughout the duration of the World Cup.