1. 27 th November 2012

2. 2012 Report Back – SC Members Members of the Steering Committee for 2012 Alfani Yoyo–Secretariat (CoRMSA) Iole Matthews (IPT) Phindi Malaza (FEW) Charlene Harry (Human Rights Watch) Nomacontsho Pakade / Nancy Castroleal (GALA) Nokuthula Magudulela (Amnesty) Mbuyiselo Botha (Sonke Gender Justice) Steve Letsike (Independent) Rebecca Chennels (Scalabrini Centre) Research Sub Committee Juan Nel Khonzi Mbatha Hanlie Van Wyk

3. 2012 Report Back - Activities Development of Logo Accessing of funds from OSF-SA and HIVOS MAGI fund to pilot the Hate Crimes Monitoring Tool – a full report follows. Increased engagement with DOJ&CD and with NPA One day Hate Crimes workshop for NPA Provincial DPP’s as well as National SPP’s and NPA training unit Ongoing dialogue with DOJ&CD around development of the Draft Policy on Hate Crimes Juan Nel presentation to Magistrates at invitation of DOJ&CD Networking with Human Rights First around an international visit of Hate Crime Legislation Experts in 2013

4. 2012 Report Back - Activities Research presentation at the 30th International Congress of Psychology, 22-27 July 2012, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa. Participation in a panel discussion on ‘What to do about hate? State responses to crimes of prejudice’ at the ISS 3rd International Conference on Crime Reduction and Criminal Justice on 25 Oct 2012 in Jhb with coverage in 5/6 newspapers Submission of letter to SAHRC regarding their response to the distribution of threatening Xenophobic notices circulated in Mayfair. Development of draft Hate Crimes Pamphlet Support for member organisations activities ie Amnesty International Justice for Noxolo Campaign

5. 2012 Report Back – Social Media Development of website links to members HCWG documentation Links to media coverage and reports

6. 2012 Report Back – Social Media Facebook page 51 likes Sharing of information

7. 2012 Report Back – Increased Media Coverage

9. 2012 Report Back - Administration Secretariat Feedback 8 Meetings and 1 teleconference were held in 2012 culminating in today's AGM Our membership lies at 30 members – with 2 new members and one pending New members this year include OUT and Durban Lesbian and Gay Community and Health Centre Two opinion pieces developed and distributed Ongoing interest among NGOs to be members has been generated by the provincial sessions held by the Research Committee.

10. Thank You and Questions

11. Alfani Yoyo–(CoRMSA) Iole Matthews (IPT) Phindi Malaza (FEW) Nomacontsho Pakade / Nancy Castroleal (GALA) Nokuthula Magudulela (Amnesty) Mbuyiselo Botha (Sonke Gender Justice) Rebecca Chennels (Scalabrini Centre) OUT Triangle Project GLN Pmb SAJBD Steve Letsike (Independent)