Black Sash to Host Inaugural Human Rights Awards & Gala Dinner

Event date

  • Thursday, 13 November 2025
  • Cape Town
As part of our 70th anniversary celebrations, Black Sash is thrilled to announce the very first Human Rights Awards and Gala Dinner, taking place on Thursday, 13 November 2025, in Cape Town.
 
For 70 years, Black Sash has walked alongside communities across South Africa, standing up for dignity, equality, and justice.
 
This historic event will shine a spotlight on the heroes of today – individuals, youth leaders, corporates, CSI initiatives, and organisations whose courage and commitment are reshaping the human rights landscape in our country.
 
The Black Sash Human Rights Awards will honour the resilience of grassroots activists, the innovation of young leaders, the solidarity of businesses, and the lifetime contributions of those who have given everything to democracy and social justice.
 
The Gala Dinner will be more than a celebration – it will be a night of storytelling, reflection, and inspiration, bringing together allies, supporters, and partners to mark this milestone moment in South Africa’s journey towards equality.

Together, let’s honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future of human rights in South Africa.

For more information

Black Sash Human Rights Awards

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Do you know a changemaker, organisation, or initiative that’s making a powerful difference in advancing human rights? We want to celebrate them!
 
We invite you to nominate individuals, corporates, CSI projects, organisations, or community groups who have made an outstanding contribution to protecting and promoting human rights in South Africa.

Award Categories:

  • Project of the Year – Celebrating the initiative that delivered exceptional impact in advancing human rights.
  • Technology Innovation of the Year – Honouring creative use of technology to drive justice and social change.
  • Business in Solidarity Award – Recognising a company that stands with communities in the pursuit of equality and dignity.
  • Youth Justice Award – Highlighting the leadership and courage of a person under the age of 35 championing human rights.
  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Paying tribute to a lifetime of commitment and contribution to justice in South Africa.