Section27

SECTION27 is a South African public interest law centre working to advance dignity, equality and accountability. It uses the law to promote access to healthcare services and the right to basic education, seeking structural change that benefits everyone. Its work combines litigation, advocacy, legal literacy, research and community mobilisation, with a focus on issues such as access to medicines, school sanitation, learner rights, abortion services, mental healthcare and health-system accountability. The organisation also engages with climate justice, constitutionalism and related social and economic rights.

SECTION27 produces practical resources and public-interest research, including handbooks on constitutional and education rights, reports, annual reviews, legal articles and submissions. These materials help communities, educators and the public understand rights, identify failures in policy or service delivery, and pursue remedies. The centre also shares press statements, news, opinion pieces and stories that document its work and the experiences of affected communities. Through court action and collaboration with partners, SECTION27 seeks to ensure that public institutions meet their obligations and that people can access essential services and protections.