Media Invite: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Office to host Information Session on Basic Human Rights and the Constitution

Attention: Editors and Reporters

12 November 2018

On 13 – 15 November 2018, the South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Mpumalanga Provincial Office (MPO), will be hosting information sessions to amplify basic human rights awareness enshrined in “Chapter 2 of the Constitution – the Bill of Rights. The information sessions are centered under the theme “Know Your Rights and Responsibilities.

The information sessions are intended to equip rural communities with information on the role and mandate of the Commission, and the role and responsibilities of government in strengthening the promotion and protection of human rights.

The sessions are targeting community-based organizations and ordinary members of the public, and are scheduled to take place as follows:

DATE	AREA	VENUE	TIME
13 November 2018	Zwelisha Trust, Kabokweni	Zwelisha Community Hall	09h00 – 13h00
14 November 2018	Manyeveni Trust, Hazyview	Manyeveni Olg-age Centre	11h00 – 13h00
15 November 2018	Valencia	Valencia Community Hall	09h00 – 13h00

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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 Mpumalanga Advocacy and Research 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

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