Joint Statement: return to court for NSNP – July 2021 Featured
With our partners, we return to court for school meals for learners that education departments have left behind during COVID-19. #SchoolMealsNow!
Open Letter: Former Heads of State and Nobel Laureates Call on President Biden To Waive Intellectual Property Rules for COVID Vaccines
Open Letter: Former Heads of State and Nobel Laureates Call on President Biden To Waive Intellectual Property Rules for COVID Vaccines Dear President Biden, We the undersigned former Heads of…
COVID-19 Vaccine Literacy Train the Trainer Manual
Against a backdrop where myths and misinformation about vaccines against Covid-19 and immunisation programmes more generally are widespread, this manual aims to put public health messaging first. In this manual,…
FTPL to picket at DTIC Featured
Fix The Patent Laws Coalition will picket outside the Department of Trade and Industry to call for patent reform for access to medicines.
SECTION27 salutes frontline workers on International Women’s Day 2021 Featured
On International Women’s Day in 2021, SECTION27 salutes women on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Three things the basic education sector needs to do differently – and get right – in 2021
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…
SAVE LIVES NOW: SUPPORT THE COVID-19 TRIPS WAIVER Featured
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.
Minister Motshekga, don’t let child hunger continue in 2021! Featured
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…
Covid-19 Vaccine Q&A Featured
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?…
SECTION27 calls for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all. Featured
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…
Budgeting for Human Rights during COVID-19 Featured
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how important it is to invest in social programmes. Many of South Africa’s public services, including the public health system, remain underfunded, despite increased investment…
Joint statement on fifth NSNP progress reports Featured
3 November 2020 Joint media statement: New Equaliser survey shows there are still problems with getting food to learners who are at home on some days, but DBE promises school…