We use the law as a positive instrument for change for our clients, and in the public interest.
We have six strategic programmes staffed by specialist practitioners, each focusing on a specific aspect of human rights law. We help vulnerable, marginalised, and indigent people and communities.
Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme/Statelessness
Strategic Litigation Programme
Penal Reform Programme
Land and Housing Programme
Environmental Rights Programme
Gender Equality Programme
PRESS STATEMENT | LHR back in Con...
Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) will be in the Constitutional Court on Thursday 25 May 2023 9:00am as an intervening...
Date: 24/05/2023
PRESS STATEMENT | LHR an GDX launch...
Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR) and Gender Dynamix (GDX) have partnered to raise awareness and bring to the forefront the...
Date: 31/03/2023
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY | LHR Johannesburg Law Clinic
The Lawyers for Human Rights Johannesburg Law Clinic is looking for interns to join its Refugee & Migrant Rights Programme.
Date: 15/03/2023
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