News Networks

For news or events on human rights related issues, visit or subscribe to the following websites.

AWID - Association of Women's Rights in Development
International membership organisation that connects, informs and mobilises people and organisations committed to achieving women's rights.

Choike
This is a news portal on Southern civil society activities, including a NGO directory and the latest news on IFI monitoring.

CRIN  - Child Rights Information Network
This network focuses on the human rights based approach in child rights; it publishes news on child rights related issues. Subscribe to CRINMAIL to receive news by email.

Dignity International
This human rights foundation focuses on economical, social and cultural rights; its website shows the latest events, news and publications. Its news bulletin can be received by email.

ESCR-Net
This website is constructed by a coalition of organisations and activists from around the world dedicated to advancing economic, social and cultural rights (ESCR). It has a calendar of ESCR-related events and publishes news. Through subscribing your email address, it is possible to join thematic discussion groups.

Inter Press Service
This independent news agency publishes a wide range of information on politics, development and human rights issues around the globe. It has various partner websites, such as TerraViva.

Oneworld
This news website concentrates on politics, development and human rights related issues; the main page has a list of partner sites that vary in focus and region.

Pambazuka News
This weekly forum for social justice in Africa is managed by Fahamu, an organisation that aspires to support social movements by communication and information technologies. 

The Communication Initiative 
The Communication Initiative is an online space to share, debate and advance effective communication for development progress. It is possible to subscribe to its weekly newsletter Drumbeat.

Events and Conferences

14 November 2011: 2nd International Conference on Human Rights Education, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban,South Africa

Recognising that HRE is essential to the full realisation of human rights and fundamental freedoms and contributes significantly to promoting equality, respect for human dignity, preventing discrimination and enhancing participation in democratic processes, the objectives of the conference are: 

• To support and promote the UN objectives in HRE
• To promote the role of HRE in the advancement of good governance
• Foster HRE across the African continent and to build networks amongst stakeholders
• Explore the role of HRE in advancement of the rights of vulnerable groups
• Interrogate the role of HRE in promoting cultural diversity and accommodating traditional value systems

 Deadline for abstracts/proposals: 15 July 2011. For more information click here