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The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN)

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50/100 · methodology

About The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN)

The ICJ is a non-governmental organization working to advance the rule of law and realization of human rights for all.

Founded
Foundation type
Voluntary Association

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in South Africa
Integrity Assessment This charity: 50
Peer average: 52

Red flags

· All clear
NPO Directorate deregistration
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit in South Africa. It is registered with the Department of Social Development NPO Directorate. It was founded in 2018 and has been operating for 8 years. Its registration number is 211-513 NPO. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing.

The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 50 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in South Africa is 52/100.

The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) is registered in South Africa. The organization was established in 2018 and has been active for 8 years.

The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in South Africa. It operates as a Voluntary Association.

The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Department of Social Development (DSD). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The ICJ is a non-governmental organization working to advance the rule of law and realization of human rights for all. The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in South Africa. The organization was founded in 2018.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in South Africa: The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50/100 is in line with the peer average of 52/100.

The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) is registered with the South African Department of Social Development as a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO). If the organisation also holds Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) status from the South African Revenue Service (SARS), donations may be tax-deductible. Organisations with Section 18A approval can issue tax-deductible donation receipts, allowing donors to deduct contributions up to 10% of their taxable income. Verify PBO and Section 18A status directly with SARS before claiming a deduction.

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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in South Africa, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) This page 50 - -
Justice for Animals 52 - -
Africa Foundation For Human Rights And Tolerance 52 - -
Sedibeng Sa Bophelo Social Justice Movement 52 - -
Theblv Foundation 52 - -
Moretele Human Rights Centre 52 - -
Rustenburg Catholic Justice and Peace Commission 52 - -
Centre for Policy Studies 52 - -
The Edmund Rice Justice Desk 52 - -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
South African Department of Social Development (NPO Directorate)

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 4, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Financial filings
No NPO Annual Report (DSD) on file
Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Named leadership
Board and officer list not yet indexed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN)

What is The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN)?
The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) is a advocacy & civil rights voluntary association, South Africa. The ICJ is a non-governmental organization working to advance the rule of law and realization of human rights for all.
When was The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) founded?
The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) was founded in 2018.
Where is The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) located?
Headquartered in South Africa.
Is The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) trustworthy?
The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 50 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN)'s registration number?
Registration: 211-513 NPO (South Africa).
What is The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN)'s website?
https://www.icj.org/
Are donations to The Southern African Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of South Africa under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.