ACJR @ACJReform
ACJR engages in high-quality research, teaching and advocacy on criminal justice reform and human rights in Africa. Project of @UWC_DOI acjr.org.za Cape Town, South Africa Joined February 2017-
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[EVENT] Join us on 30/08 at a webinar on Sub-national Governance, Law Enforcement and Oversight in Five African Countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia, hosted by @ACJReform Read more/Register: dullahomarinstitute.org.za/events/webinar…
The Detention Justice Forum invites you to the premiere of the documentary "I did not ask for this" and a symposium on rethinking justice. See RSVP details below @DetentionJForum @JustDetentionSA @FordFoundation
[INVITE] Join us on 28/06 at a webinar on The Right to Public Spaces & Informal Work: Key considerations for Law & Policy-Making, hosted by @ACJReform @WIEGOGLOBAL PART2 of webinar series: Sub-national governance & the criminalisation of poverty & status dullahomarinstitute.org.za/events/webinar…
[ANNOUNCEMENT - NEW DATE] The webinar on The Numbers Gang in South African Correctional Facilities: Reflections on Structures, Functions and Culture will now take place on 25 April 2023 Register: bit.ly/40k1J5f @ACJReform @UWCLawFaculty @UWConline
[ANNOUNCEMENT - NEW DATE] The webinar on The Numbers Gang in South African Correctional Facilities: Reflections on Structures, Functions and Culture will now take place on 25 April 2023 Register: bit.ly/40k1J5f @ACJReform @UWCLawFaculty @UWConline
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Please note that this webinar has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date will be communicated in due course. @ACJReform @UWCLawFaculty @UWConline
[ANNOUNCEMENT] Please note that this webinar has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. A new date will be communicated in due course. @ACJReform @UWCLawFaculty @UWConline
See @ACJReform @REFORMAR3's statement on concerns regarding changes to child begging laws in Guinea-Bissau. @DecrimPS #DecrimPoverty #DecrimAntiPoorLaws #ProtectOurChildren English acjr.org.za/acjr-publicati… Portuguese reformar.co.mz/noticias/pronu…
Join us at a webinar on ‘Magistrates’ Perceptions of Prosecutors: Survey Analysis’ @ACJReform 📅22 Feb 2023 ⏲️10:00 am - 11:30 am (SAST) 📍Zoom This webinar will discuss the findings & analysis of a set of questions about perceptions of prosecutors…dullahomarinstitute.org.za/events/webinar…
[READ] Opinion-editorial by Lukas Muntingh in News24, 23 January 2023 news24.com/news24/opinion…
The court hearing for the landmark Petition No. 36 challenging “being a rogue and vagabond” is slated for Monday 19th September, 2022 at 9:00am Join us and add your voice to the Campaign to Decriminalise and Declassify Petty Offences in Uganda #Decriminalisepettyoffences
#16DaysOfActivism | Sonke Gender Justice, @CityofJoburgZA & @masiphephe to unveil a mural painting in commemoration of the #16DaysOfActivism against GBV in Soweto on the 25th of November 2022.
Sexual abuse in detention is absolutely preventable. View our 2015 publication (In their boots) via the link: justdetention.org/wp-content/upl… #humanrights #preventionofsexualabuse #endprisonersexualabuse #endviolence #endrape #hope
SABC News interview with Deputy Minister John Jefferey (@JhjSA) talks about the inhumane conditions in prison, how petty offences laws target the poor and how reform is necessary to address challenges. Watch here: youtu.be/rKNgujOpr-g #DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus
The appointment of the Inspecting Judge for the Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services was approved by the President, Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa. We are excited to announce that Justice Edwin Cameron will continue to steer the mandate of JICS for the next three years.
@ThuliMadonsela3 says at the #2022DOML that part of re-imagining democracy is to see it in line with the constitution. #dullahomar believed our democracy was a social democracy. @HannsSeidelSA @UWCLawFaculty @UWConline @webberwentzel
At the core of Ubuntu is shared humanity, in which everyone has equal value. That is the value intended in the Constitution and what Dullah Omar stood for- Prof Thuli Madonsela #2022DOML #dullahomar @UWC_DOI @UWConline @UWCLawFaculty @jdevisser @UsangAssim
Prof. Thuli Madonsela reminds us that to achieve social justice, there is need to recognise people in their diversity. #2022DOML Watch via YouTube youtu.be/tuIdYirquPU #dullahomar @UWC_DOI @UWConline @UWCLawFaculty @jdevisser @UsangAssim @GladysMukundi
#2022DOML If you want prosperity for a year, plant crops; if you want prosperity for 10 years, plant trees; if you want prosperity for 100 years [and beyond], invest in people. @UWConline @UWC_DOI
Prof Madonsela #2022DOML reflect on #dullahomar legacy on topic reimagining democracy through social justice lense - ito planning #dullahomar looked at societies that had similar aspirations to us & borrowed from those societies He had a very clear vision driven process @UWC_DOI
Prof Thuli Madonsela #2022DOML reflecting on #dullahomar legacy - He lead justicevision2000 & contributed to laws ie maintenance, equality gender equality & access to info acts - these laws were made in order to make it easier for ppl to access justice @UWC_DOI @UWCLawFaculty
Prof Thuli Madonsela Topic: Reimagining Democracy Through a Social Justice Lens: Reflections on Dullah Omar Legacy #2022DOML #dullahomar @UWC_DOI @UWCLawFaculty @UWConline @HannsSeidelSA @webberwentzel

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