The purpose of the commemoration is to bring together experts to spread knowledge about the pandemic as well as to ensure protection of human rights of people living with the pandemic. The commemoration is also aimed at encouraging individuals and communities to have non-discriminatory and non-judgemental access to adequate HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and tuberculosis (TB) prevention, treatment, care and support.  

The Commission embarks on this campaign to raise consciousness about HIV/AIDS, break down barriers of stigma and unfair discrimination and give hope to the new generation.

The commemoration is scheduled to take place as follows:

Place:                   Nkomazi Local Municipality, Mbangwane
Venue:                 Mbangwane Thusong Service Centre
Date:                   12 December 2017
Time:                   10h00 – 15h00

ENDS

For further information or enquiries, please contact: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Manager, Mr. E Mokonyama This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Advocacy and Communications Officer, Ms. Margaret Salila This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on 013 – 752 5890/078 670 4360