The history of Human Rights Day is grounded in the Sharpeville Massacre that took place on the 21 of March, 1960, where the apartheid police shot and killed 69 people during a peaceful protest march. The month is also used to honour those who fought for our liberation and to celebrate the many rights guaranteed under our Constitution that we continue to enjoy today.
Contact Person: Human Rights Commission, +27 (11) 877 3600