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  The Foundation for Human Rights is a grant making institution. It is the main South African grant maker focused on strengthening people's rights. We accept applications from South African non-governmental and community groups as well as public institutions. We have a board of directors made up of prominent South Africans drawn from the ranks of civil society, supported by a team of Project officers The Foundation was established in 1996 and we have completed our first work programme. Read More»


An Open Letter to All Feminists:
Statement of Solidarity with Palestinian, Arab and Muslim Women Facing War and Occupation

Given that International Women's Day coincided with the catastrophic events in Gaza, please show your solidarity by signing the statement below from the Campaign of Solidarity with Women Resisting U.S. Wars and Occupation. You can send your name, affiliation and place of residence to: solidaritywomen@yahoo.com.

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 icons_11.jpg   HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION: To increase awareness and knowledge of human rights amongst South Africans and in particular vulnerable groups.  Read More»
     
    LEGAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF HUMAN RIGHTS: Encompassing programmes that aim  to improve access to justice for vulnerable groups. Read More»
     
    CAPACITY BUIDING & NETWORKING To assist civil society organisations to adequately participate in building a human rights culture. Read More»
     
    SUPPORT TO PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:  Ensures that statutory institutions established under the consitution provides a rights-based service to the vulnerable. Read More»
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  The foundations is funded by The European Union under the European Programme for Reconstruction and development in South Africa. An EU/SA PARTNERSHIP