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Media Invite: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Office to conduct an information session in observation of disability month
Attention: Editors and Reporters
27 November 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Mpumalanga provincial office (MPO) will be observing the disability month through an information session on the rights of people with disabilities. The observance aims to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of people with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
27 November 2019
The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”), Mpumalanga provincial office (MPO) will be observing the disability month through an information session on the rights of people with disabilities. The observance aims to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all spheres of society and development, and to increase awareness of the situation of people with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.
The session targets parents of children with disabilities, organisations for people with disabilities and community based organisations. People with disabilities remain a largely marginalised group in South Africa. The engagement shall be steered under the theme: “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality”.
The information session is scheduled to take place as follows:
Date: 28 November 2019
Venue: Kanyamazane Council Chamber
Time: 10h00
ENDS
For further information or enquiries, please contact: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Manager, Mr. Eric Mokonyama on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Mpumalanga Advocacy and Research Officer, Ms Girly Salila on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 013 752 5890/0735855944.
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