by Daphne Makombe | Aug 21, 2025 | Newsletter
As my director, Mr Mohamed Shafie Ameermia often says, “There is nothing extraordinary about human rights, it is about human wrongs.” Those words, though tinged with irony, have always reminded me that behind every human rights case lies a story of...
by Daphne Makombe | Jun 27, 2025 | Newsletter
In commemoration of three decades since South Africa enshrined children’s rights in its democratic Constitution, ProBono.Org hosted a thought-provoking symposium on 11 June 2025. The symposium reflected on South Africa’s progress but also prompted action...
by Daphne Makombe | Dec 13, 2024 | Newsletter
International Children’s Day is a global celebration recognising the rights and well-being of children worldwide. In South Africa, various organisations, communities and government entities come together to commemorate this special day, emphasising the...
by Daphne Makombe | Oct 23, 2024 | Newsletter
SouthAfrica is a major destination for children on the move, the majority of whom either migrate at a very tender age or are born in the Republic. Some of these children have little or no memory of their country of origin, which affects their sense of belonging. A...
by Daphne Makombe | Jun 24, 2024 | Newsletter
On 26 April 2024, ProBono. Org in collaboration with Didyasarin International School in Thailand conducted a webinar for 32 grade two learners. The initiative aimed to empower the children with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to exercise and protect their...
