CSVR Competitors

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.

The Legal Resources Centre is South Africa's largest public interest law clinic and human rights organisation. We offer legal services and advice to vulnerable and marginalised people living in South Africa; including poor, homeless and landless people and communities who suffer discrimination by reason of race, class, gender, disability or by reason of social, economic, and historical circumstances. We seek creative and effective solutions by using a range of strategies. These include impact litigation, law reform, participation in partnerships and development processes, education and networking within South Africa, the African continent and at the international level. The LRC has offices in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Makhanda. We offer walk-in services and impact litigation. See our website for more details.

Black Sash is a human rights Non-Profit Organisation. Black Sash works towards the realisation of socio-economic rights that reduce poverty and inequality, with an emphasis on social security and social protection for the most vulnerable, particularly women, youth and children. To this end, strong, vibrant and active civic engagement is promoted, made possible by enabling organisations of civil society that include community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations coalitions and movements.