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Knowing & claiming your right to food, 2nd. edition
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
Food is a basic human need. Everyone needs it to survive. Hunger can lead to death. People also need food to lead healthy and active lives. Everyone needs food to be able to grow, learn, perform physical activities, work, and participate in social and political activities. This updated booklet is now available for download in four languages.
Latest issue of the ESR Review is available
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
The June issue of the ESR Review include articles on: Social security needs to the self-employed in South Africa; Right of access to water in SA; World food crisis; and updates on issues concerning socio-economic rights.
November's "30 Days/Dae/Izinsuku" is now available
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
Media reports on new prisoners not tested for contagious diseases, alleged help from warden in prison escape, Minister's concern about the number of awaiting-trail prisoners, proposals needed for private prisons, etc.
’16 Days of Activism: No Violence Against Women and Children’
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
During this year’s ‘16 Days of Activism’ Campaign, the Community Law Centre’s Gender Project and the Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children are working together to create greater awareness of the issue of gender-based violence against women with disabilities.
CSPRI '30 Days/Dae/Izinsuku' February 2009
Author: Alex
Published: 08 Aug 2008
Topics covered in February's issue include: Governance and Corruption; Prison Gangs; Sentencing and Parole; Prison Construction; Unsentenced Prisoners; Prisoners’ Rights; Elections 2009; Rehabilitation; Security And Escapes and ; Other African Countries.