Aligned with this mandate, the Commission is committed to ensuring that the upcoming 2024 national elections uphold human rights principles. Historically, elections have witnessed numerous violations, including discrimination, privacy breaches, limitations on freedom of expression, dissemination of misinformation, and hate speech through digital platforms. Given the rapid technological advancements, it is crucial to proactively safeguard these rights during the electoral process.

As part of our commitment to this objective and in preparation for the upcoming election cycle, the Commission has partnered with the International NHRI Digital Rights Alliance to launch an e-elections statement developed by the Digital Rights Alliance. The role of the Commission is to facilitate and coordinate various aspects of the launch.

Aligned with this mandate, the Commission is committed to ensuring that the upcoming 2024 national elections uphold human rights principles. Historically, elections have witnessed numerous violations, including discrimination, privacy breaches, limitations on freedom of expression, dissemination of misinformation, and hate speech through digital platforms. Given the rapid technological advancements, it is crucial to proactively safeguard these rights during the electoral process.

As part of our commitment to this objective and in preparation for the upcoming election cycle, the Commission has partnered with the International NHRI Digital Rights Alliance to launch an e-elections statement developed by the Digital Rights.

In light of the theme of the launch, the purpose of this correspondence is to apprise and extend a cordial invitation to all media personnel. Your participation is invaluable as the Commission acknowledges the indispensable role played by media outlets in shaping public discourse and raising awareness about issues of societal significance. By engaging with this event, you will contribute significantly to amplifying the message of the statement, thereby fostering a deeper understanding and engagement with the imperative of promoting a fair and transparent electoral environment. Your coverage will play a vital role in disseminating this crucial dialogue to a wider audience, ensuring meaningful discourse and informed engagement on the critical intersection of electoral integrity and digital rights protection.

Additionally, please note that after the conclusion of the launch, media personnel will have the opportunity to engage directly with the esteemed stakeholders who will be in attendance. This interactive aspect will provide a platform to pose questions, seek clarification, and delve deeper into the message of the statement.

The launch event, to be held in the Eastern Cape, will feature the release of the international statement developed by the International NHRI Digital Rights Alliance, as well as solicit supportive messages from diverse jurisdictions.

The launch will be held as follows:
Date: 30th of April 2024
Time: 10H00 – 13H00
Venue: Nelson Mandela University, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

In view of the above, please confirm your availability for the launch by 23 April 2024. The confirmation of attendance must be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. alternatively, you can contact 0726389016 for further assistance and/or information.