Thato Gaffane

Thato Gaffane

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  • About me

    Attorney (RSA) | Gender, Environment, and Business & Human Rights Specialist | 2024 M&G 200 YSA

  • Education

    • University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Laws - LLB Law 70%

      The degree was completed with 15 distinctions. The research paper focused on “Liability issues with regards to the Life Esidimeni tragedy in the South African mental health care law”(passed with distinction).The elective modules were international human rights law and education law.

    • University of Johannesburg

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Laws - LLM Human Rights Law

      The degree has been completed. The dissertation, supervised by Professor David Bilchitz, focuses on "[whether] the provision of gender-affirming health care to transgender prisoners is required by the South African Constitution". This degree consists of three modules focusing on the history and philosophical foundations of fundamental rights; the South African Bill of Rights; and the enforcement of fundamental rights in South Africa and internationally.

  • Experience

    • Lawyers for Human Rights

      Jan 2020 - now

      Attorney in the Environmental Rights Programme focusing on environmental and climate justice as well as business and human rights. Legal Advisor (awaiting admission) Environmental Rights Programme, Penal Reform Programme, Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme, Labour Unit and Gender Equality Programme (Strategic Litigation Programme). Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme. Refugee and Migrant Rights Programme.

      • Attorney

        Jun 2024 - now
      • Legal Advisor

        Mar 2024 - May 2024
      • Candidate Legal Practitioner

        Mar 2022 - Feb 2024
      • Paralegal Receptionist

        Mar 2021 - Feb 2022
      • Legal Intern

        Jan 2020 - Feb 2021
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Advanced human rights course on African human rights systems in comparative perspectives

      Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
      Oct 2020
    • Practical Legal Training

      Law Society of South Africa
      Aug 2022
    • Compliance Management

      University of Cape Town
      Nov 2024
    • Advanced human rights course on sexual minority rights

      Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
      Feb 2021
    • Non-Disclousure Agreements and Confidentiality Clauses

      UCT Law @ Work: Professional Development Project
      Oct 2020
    • Advanced human rights course on police oversight and vulnerable groups

      Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria
      Sept 2020
    • National Senior Certificate

      UmalusiSA
      Dec 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member and Programme Advisor

      Issued by Phaphama Mzansi Foundation on Nov 2020
      Phaphama Mzansi FoundationAssociated with Thato Gaffane