
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 - 2021Bachelor 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 - 2023Master of Laws - LLM Human Rights LawThe 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 - nowAttorney 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 - nowLegal Advisor
Mar 2024 - May 2024Candidate Legal Practitioner
Mar 2022 - Feb 2024Paralegal Receptionist
Mar 2021 - Feb 2022Legal 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 PretoriaOct 2020
Practical Legal Training
Law Society of South AfricaAug 2022
Compliance Management
University of Cape TownNov 2024
Advanced human rights course on sexual minority rights
Centre for Human Rights, University of PretoriaFeb 2021
Non-Disclousure Agreements and Confidentiality Clauses
UCT Law @ Work: Professional Development ProjectOct 2020
Advanced human rights course on police oversight and vulnerable groups
Centre for Human Rights, University of PretoriaSept 2020
National Senior Certificate
UmalusiSADec 2016
Volunteer Experience
Board Member and Programme Advisor
Issued by Phaphama Mzansi Foundation on Nov 2020
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