Media Invite: SAHRC Western Cape Provincial Office to host information session on Basic Human Rights and the Constitution

Attention: Editors and Reporters

11 December 2018

On 11-12 December 2018, the South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Western Cape Provincial Office in partnership with CESVI, 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
11 December 2018	Worcester	Worcester Museum	09h30 – 13h30
12 December 2018	Rawsenville	Council Chambers	09h30 – 13h30

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For further information or enquiries, please contact: SAHRC Western Cape Provincial Manager, Mr. Lloyd Lotz (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or Advocacy and Research Officer, Mr. Eugene Raphalane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) on 021 426 2277/083 859 5949

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