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At CHR we believe in the humanity of the human being. We believe that in all transactions involving the human being, human dignity must come first. Hence our motto, 'Human Dignity First'. We therefore advocate for the promotion and protection of the fundamental rights of all humankind without distinction as to race, colour, sex, gender, religion, creed or other status.
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Welcome to the home page of the Centre for Human Rights and Development (CHR).
In January 2009, we began rolling out a project that took human rights to the grassroots level throughout Swaziland.
This was done under our JusticeMakers Project, funded by International Bridges to Justice (IBJ).
Above: Featured above is an instrument of torture code-named Thandeka (the lovable one). This torture chamber is used by community police to restrain and torture suspects. Five metres from this tree is a public road. There is never a shortage of spectators, the torturous acts take place in public, in broad daylight. Ironically, Swaziland acceded to the Convention Against Torture and torture is further prohibited by the Swaziland Constitution.
Press Release: Response to government of Swaziland Clampdown on civil society, citizen participation and journalistic freedom (18/04/2011).
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Press Release: Response to Minister of Sports and Youth's sexist remarks (19/12/2010)
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Press Release: 26 June 2010 - World Day to End Torture (26/06/2010)
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Watch videos and see more reports on workshops conducted by CHR here.
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Human Rights Day 2009 Celebrations. Click hereto see more!!
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See exit interview with 2009 IBJ Interns here.
Centre for Human Rights and Development P.O. Box 477 Matsapha Swaziland
info@dignityfirst.org
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