Human Rights Commission

Human Rights Commission (1) There is established the Human Rights Commission which shall have offices in the Provinces and progressively in districts. (2) The Human Rights Commission shall ensure that the Bill of Rights is upheld and protected. (3) The Human Rights Commission shall— (a) investigate and report on the observance of rights and freedoms; (b) take necessary steps to secure appropriate redress where rights and freedoms are violated; (c) endeavour to resolve a dispute through negotiation, mediation or conciliation; (d) carry out research on rights and freedoms and related matters; (e) conduct civic education on rights and freedoms; and (f) perform such other functions as prescribed. [Article 230 added by section 8 of Act 2 of 2016] Gender Equity and Equality Commission