The Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, is an internationally recognised university-based institution combining academic excellence and effective activism to advance human rights, particularly in Africa. It aims to contribute to advancing human rights, through education, research and advocacy.
Contact details
- Website:
- www.chr.up.ac.za
- Address:
- Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, 0028, Republic of South Africa
- Country:
- South Africa
- Sub-region:
- Southern Africa
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Africa
Operating languages
English
Organisation details
Business model
University institute/center
Institutional affiliations
University
Year founded
1986
Age (years)
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Founded by
Founders: Justice Johann van der Westhuizen, Prof Christof Heyns, Prof Niek Grove, Prof Duard Kleyn, Prof Frans Viljoen
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2023): Frans Viljoen
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2022): Frans Viljoen
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2021): Frans Viljoen
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2022): Frans Viljoen
Leader gender: Male Leader(s) (2021): Frans Viljoen
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
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% Female staff
2023
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% Female researchers
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2020
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Organisational performance
Publications
2022
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2020
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2019
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Social
Likes (2023)
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Likes (2022)
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Twitter
Followers (2024)
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Followers (2022)
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Subscribers (2023)
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Followers (2023)
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Followers (2022)
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Data notes
Last
updated: 08/05/2023
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