The Human Rights and Governance Programme seeks to promote the culture and values of an open and democratic society through the following objectives:

• To promote a culture of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
• To support and strengthen citizens’ access to justice.
• To encourage transparent, accountable and participatory governance.
  

Focal Areas:

To date, the Human Rights and Governance Programme has focused on the following areas:

• Public Participation in Governance
• Access to information
• Access to Justice
• Public Policy
• African Union / Nepad

The Education and Training Unit (ETU) and Black Sash published a Paralegal Advice Manual with funding from the Open Society Foundation for South Africa. This comprehensive manual provides legal advice on a variety of issues, in accessible language. To access this manual please click on the following link: Paralegal advice manual

For more information on the Human Rights and Governance programme please contact Glen Mpani.