The Legal Resources Centre is a remarkable human rights organization in South Africa. They employ dynamic people who are committed to changing the lives of the marginalized and the vulnerable. To me, the Legal Resources Centre is a voice for the voiceless, power for the powerless and hope for the hopeless. I am so honoured to have been given the opportunity to contribute to their efforts.

For seven months, I got to work alongside talented individuals committed to fighting for human rights. A great deal of my time was spent working with Advocate George Bizos, SC. In fact, I even assisted with the writing and research for a lecture that Advocate Bizos delivered at Oxford University about his mentor, colleague and friend Bram Fischer. To my astonishment, I was invited to attend the lecture and the associated events in the United Kingdom. Hearing Advocate Bizos deliver the lecture in person at Rhodes House was incredible.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to the Legal Resources Centre for giving me a small but significant glimpse into their world, to the Canadian International Development Agency for supporting programs like Young Lawyers International and to the Canadian Bar Association for seeing potential in me by giving me this opportunity.

The Rainbow Nation is a beautiful country, both in terms of its nature and its people. I consider my experiences from my time there to be my most valuable possessions. I am forever grateful. I will miss you eGoli!

By Parvinder Hardwick