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National Institute for Crime Prevention and Reintergration of Offenders (NICRO)

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Founded in September 1910, NICRO is one of the largest, most enduring South African non-profit organisations. The organisation, which specialises in social crime prevention and offender reintegration, boasts a rich, unparalleled history in human rights, juvenile justice and innovative criminal justice reform. NICRO renders life changing services to approximately 12 000 to 15 000 direct beneficiaries and touches the lives of between 40 000 and 50 000 South Africans each year.

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Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA)

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The Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA) is a non-profit making non-governmental organisation which provides professional services towards the promotion of a human rights culture, peace and democracy. Our mission is attained through the provision of training and education in human rights, dissemination of human rights information and conducting research and advocacy in South Africa and beyond.

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

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Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of men and women who help each other to stay sober. They offer the same help to anyone who has a drinking problem and wants to do something about it. Since they are all alcoholics themselves, they know what the illness feels like – and they have learned how to recover from it in AA.

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National Council of and for Persons With Disabilities (NCPD)

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Persons with disabilities tend to experience greater marginalisation in society than persons without disabilities. This infringes on their human rights and ability to prosper. The National Council of and for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD) has played an integral role in shaping South Africa into a country where persons with disabilities have access to equal opportunities and rights. For the past 81 years we have run awareness programmes, influenced government policies, promoted physical and social access, and facilitated economic participation for and with persons with disabilities.

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