The Black Sash

Title: The Black Sash
Alternative Title: Die Swart Serp
Subject - Occupation: Human Rights Organisation
Description: Founded in 1955 as the Women's Defence of the Constitution League, the Black Sash was a non-violent white women's resistance organisation. It became famous for its "silent vigils" and its extensive network of Advice Offices that provided legal aid and documented the effects of Pass Laws and forced removals on Black South Africans. Post-1994, it transitioned into a human rights organisation focused on social security and constitutional justice.
Identifier: Black Sash (Society)
Subject: Human rights workers—South Africa; Women in politics—South Africa; Anti-apartheid movements; Legal aid—South Africa
Temporal Coverage: 1955-

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