Press statement: LHR appoints new Media and Communications Officer

Press statement: LHR appoints new Media and Communications Manager

It is with great pleasure that we welcome our newest staff member, Carol Mohlala, to Lawyers for Human Rights (LHR). Carol is a writer, editor and communications strategist with enormous experience in helping organizations inform and engage key audiences with clear, compelling messages.

Carol Mohlala comes with a wealth of experience within the NGO sector, having spent the last nine years at Media Monitoring Africa, where she has researched and written about a broad range of social justice issues.

Carol joins LHR as the Media and Communications Manager to continue communicating LHR’s key programmes and campaigns. Carol comments “I am excited to start a new challenge within LHR and look forward to working with the team to further develop their already extensive programmes. I am fortunate to be joining such a respected organization that prides itself on promoting, protecting and upholding human rights.”

Jacob Van Garderen, National Director said “Carol’s wealth of experience and knowledge of both the Media and NGO sector has already made her a key addition to the LHR family. We view her appointment as a sign of our continued commitment to effectively communicating our programmes and key messages. Our new innovations and the increasing demand from those in need of our services led us to look for an addition to our organisation, and it is very fortunate that we were able to find someone of Carol’s caliber to fulfill this role. I’m confident that Carol will play a key role in providing and implementing effective communication strategies”.

For interviews contact Carol Mohlala, Media and Communications Manager on 061 906 0353