Black Sash Competitors

We do this through socio-economic rights-based and gender education, advocacy and lobbying, case work and support for the building of social movements of farmwomen. We promote self-reliance, accountability and sustainability of organisations so that women organise themselves, speak for themselves and mobilise resources to support their needs and dreams. We believe that self-organisation counteracts the marginalisation, abuse and vulnerability experienced by women in the workplace, home and farming community and ensures their leading role in accessing services and securing employment, land and housing. E-mail

Legal Aid South Africa provides legal advice and representation for those who cannot afford it. We are constitutionally mandated to do this. We try to help as many people as possible, including vulnerable groups such as women, children and the elderly. Our mission is to be a leader in the provision of accessible, sustainable, ethical, quality and independent legal services to the vulnerable, always ensuring access to justice.

The Commission was inaugurated on 02 October 1995 under the Human Rights Commission Act 54 of 1994 and as provided for by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 200 of 1993. The Constitution is the highest law in the country and it was adopted to heal the divisions of the past and establish a society based on democratic values, social justice and fundamental human rights. These rights are listed in the Bill of Rights, in Chapter 2 of the Constitution.