HJI was founded by and is headed by Fatima Hassan, a social justice activist and health and human rights lawyer. HJI operates remotely and the team is also made up of Administrator (Althea Adonis). From time-to-time HJI relies on the support of research consultants...
The global COVID-19 pandemic has exposed massive inequalities in public health. The HJI was launched in July 2020 in South Africa to advocate for a more inclusive, equitable public health system, locally and globally, both during and beyond the pandemic...
The HJI is a dedicated public health and law initiative addressing the intersection between racial and gender inequality.