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Three things the basic education sector needs to do differently – and get right – in 2021

Three things the basic education sector needs to do differently – and get right – in 2021

By Nontsikelelo Mpulo, 16 February 2021
Posted in: Right to Access Basic Education, S27 in the Media

Throughout 2020, owing to Covid-19, pupils’ right to basic education was undoubtedly compromised, particularly among the poor and working class. As school is set to resume on 15 February, there…

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Tags: COVID-19school reopening
Three things the basic education sector needs to do differently – and get right – in 2021
Basic Rights of blind and partially sighted people violated by Government – BlindSA

Basic Rights of blind and partially sighted people violated by Government – BlindSA Featured

By chaskalson@section27.org.za, 16 February 2021
Posted in: News, Right to Access Basic Education

Media Release: Basic Rights of blind and partially sighted people violated by Government Blind and partially sighted people’s basic human rights in accessing reading materials in accessible formats – braille,…

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Tags: Blind and partially sighted learnersBlind SAcopyright lawLatest News
Basic Rights of blind and partially sighted people violated by Government – BlindSA
The Special Investigating Unit findings of investigations into personal protective equipment tender fraud

The Special Investigating Unit findings of investigations into personal protective equipment tender fraud

By masipa@section27.org.za, 5 February 2021
Posted in: Good governance and accountability, News

The Special Investigating Unit has released a report of its investigations and outcomes into allegations on the covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPE) procurement by state institutions. The report points to…

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Tags: corruptionLatest News
The Special Investigating Unit findings of investigations into personal protective equipment tender fraud
Monopolies are causing “artificial rationing” in COVID-19 crisis as 3 biggest global vaccine giants sit on sidelines

Monopolies are causing “artificial rationing” in COVID-19 crisis as 3 biggest global vaccine giants sit on sidelines Featured

By Nontsikelelo Mpulo, 5 February 2021
Posted in: Access to medicines, News

Johannesburg: 5 February 2021 The supply of safe and effective vaccines for all is being artificially rationed because of the protection of exclusive rights and monopolies of pharmaceutical corporations, the…

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Tags: Latest News
Monopolies are causing “artificial rationing” in COVID-19 crisis as 3 biggest global vaccine giants sit on sidelines
SAVE LIVES NOW: SUPPORT THE COVID-19 TRIPS WAIVER

SAVE LIVES NOW: SUPPORT THE COVID-19 TRIPS WAIVER Featured

By chaskalson@section27.org.za, 2 February 2021
Posted in: Access to medicines

Save lives now: support the Covid-19 TRIPS Waiver! South African Civil Society organisations call on countries blocking the proposal at the WTO to change their vote.

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Tags: Access to medicineCOVID-19Latest NewsPatentsTRIPSwaiver
SAVE LIVES NOW: SUPPORT THE COVID-19 TRIPS WAIVER
The Abidjan Principles on the Right to Education

The Abidjan Principles on the Right to Education

By masipa@section27.org.za, 27 January 2021
Posted in: Right to Access Basic Education, Uncategorized

The Abidjan Principles In February 2019, a group of 57 international education rights experts adopted the Abidjan Principles. The Principles provide an official reference text outlining the human rights obligations…

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Tags: Latest NewsRight to basic education
The Abidjan Principles on the Right to Education
Minister Motshekga, don’t let child hunger continue in 2021!

Minister Motshekga, don’t let child hunger continue in 2021! Featured

By chaskalson@section27.org.za, 27 January 2021
Posted in: Uncategorized

27 January 2021 Joint media statement: Minister Motshekga, don’t let child hunger continue! Honour the spirit of the court judgment and provide meals to learners from today!  #SchoolMealsNow #9MillionMeals #FamiliesNeedNSNP…

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Tags: COVID-19Latest NewsNational School Nutrition Programme
Minister Motshekga, don’t let child hunger continue in 2021!
Covid-19 Vaccine Q&A

Covid-19 Vaccine Q&A Featured

By chaskalson@section27.org.za, 18 January 2021
Posted in: Right to Access Healthcare

Covid-19 Vaccine Q&A - vaccine literacy cards EnglishisiZuluseSotho isiXhosa Here we answer some frequently asked questions about the Covid-19 Vaccine. How do vaccines work, and why do we use them?…

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Tags: Access to medicineCOVID-19fact sheetLatest NewsRight to access healthcarevaccines
Covid-19 Vaccine Q&A
MEDIA STATEMENT: SECTION27 TAKES SACE SANCTIONS ON CASES OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ON REVIEW

MEDIA STATEMENT: SECTION27 TAKES SACE SANCTIONS ON CASES OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ON REVIEW

By masipa@section27.org.za, 13 January 2021
Posted in: Media Statements, News

MEDIA STATEMENT: SECTION27 TAKES SACE SANCTIONS ON CASES OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ON REVIEW In 2019, SECTION27 received two complaints of corporal punishment. In the first instance, a learner attending grade…

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Tags: corporal punishmentLatest News
MEDIA STATEMENT: SECTION27 TAKES SACE SANCTIONS ON CASES OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT ON REVIEW
2020 in review: working through COVID-19

2020 in review: working through COVID-19 Featured

By Nontsikelelo Mpulo, 11 December 2020
Posted in: Friends & Giving, News

Dear Friends of SECTION27 What a year this has been! Our team has been busier than ever – we put together an overview to summarise our impact this year. Our…

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2020 in review: working through COVID-19
SECTION27 calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all.

SECTION27 calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all. Featured

By chaskalson@section27.org.za, 1 December 2020
Posted in: Access to medicines, News

SECTION27 calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all. COVID-19 vaccines, which have been developed using public money and trialled on volunteers across the world, should not be used…

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Tags: Access to medicineCOVID-19Latest NewsUnited Nations Committee on Economicvaccines
SECTION27 calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all.
South Africa leading on HIV policy adoption but there’s still some way to go

South Africa leading on HIV policy adoption but there’s still some way to go Featured

By Nontsikelelo Mpulo, 30 November 2020
Posted in: HIV and TB, News, Research reports

Johannesburg 30 November 2020: Today, the HIV Policy Lab, a collaboration among academics, United Nations and civil society partners from around the world, publish the first ever Global HIV policy…

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Tags: Latest News
South Africa leading on HIV policy adoption but there’s still some way to go
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Measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.

In light of the announcement by President Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March 2020 that Covid-19 has been declared a national disaster, we have decided to take the following measures to protect our staff and limit the spread of the CoVid-19 virus.

Our offices will be closed and our staff will work remotely until 31 March 2020.

Meetings will be conducted via electronic means.

Our advice desk will only conduct telephonic consultations.

The number to call or Whatsapp is 060 754 0751.

Measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.

In light of the announcement by President Ramaphosa on Sunday 15 March 2020 that Covid-19 has been declared a national disaster, we have decided to take the following measures to protect our staff and limit the spread of the CoVid-19 virus.

Our offices will be closed and our staff will work remotely until 31 March 2020.

Meetings will be conducted via electronic means.

Our advice desk will only conduct telephonic consultations.

The number to call or Whatsapp is 060 754 0751.