27th November 2012

2012 Report Back – SC MembersMembers of the Steering Committee for 2012

Alfani Yoyo–Secretariat (CoRMSA)Iole Matthews (IPT) Phindi Malaza (FEW)Charlene Harry (Human Rights Watch)Nomacontsho Pakade / Nancy Castroleal (GALA)Nokuthula Magudulela (Amnesty)Mbuyiselo Botha (Sonke Gender Justice)Steve Letsike (Independent)Rebecca Chennels (Scalabrini Centre)

Research Sub CommitteeJuan NelKhonzi MbathaHanlie Van Wyk

2012 Report Back - ActivitiesDevelopment of Logo Accessing of funds from OSF-SA and HIVOS MAGI fund

to pilot the Hate Crimes Monitoring Tool – a full report follows.

Increased engagement with DOJ&CD and with NPA One day Hate Crimes workshop for NPA Provincial DPP’s as

well as National SPP’s and NPA training unit Ongoing dialogue with DOJ&CD around development of the

Draft Policy on Hate Crimes Juan Nel presentation to Magistrates at invitation of DOJ&CD

Networking with Human Rights First around an international visit of Hate Crime Legislation Experts in 2013

2012 Report Back - ActivitiesResearch presentation at the 30th International Congress of

Psychology, 22-27 July 2012, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa.

Participation in a panel discussion on ‘What to do about hate? State responses to crimes of prejudice’ at the ISS 3rd International Conference on Crime Reduction and Criminal Justice on 25 Oct 2012 in Jhb with coverage in 5/6 newspapers

Submission of letter to SAHRC regarding their response to the distribution of threatening Xenophobic notices circulated in Mayfair.

Development of draft Hate Crimes PamphletSupport for member organisations activities ie Amnesty

International Justice for Noxolo Campaign

2012 Report Back – Social MediaDevelopment of website

links to membersHCWG documentationLinks to media coverage and reports

2012 Report Back – Social MediaFacebook page

51 likesSharing of information

2012 Report Back – Increased Media Coverage

2012 Report Back – Increased Media Coverage

2012 Report Back - AdministrationSecretariat Feedback

8 Meetings and 1 teleconference were held in 2012 culminating in today's AGM

Our membership lies at 30 members – with 2 new members and one pending

New members this year include OUT and Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre

Two opinion pieces developed and distributed Ongoing interest among NGOs to be members

has been generated by the provincial sessions held by the Research Committee.

Thank You and Questions

Alfani Yoyo–(CoRMSA)Iole Matthews (IPT) Phindi Malaza (FEW)Nomacontsho Pakade / Nancy Castroleal (GALA)Nokuthula Magudulela (Amnesty)Mbuyiselo Botha (Sonke Gender Justice)Rebecca Chennels (Scalabrini Centre)OUTTriangle ProjectGLN PmbSAJBD

Steve Letsike (Independent)