The purpose of the visit is to assess the observance of the rights of Children and Migrants and to strengthen cooperation between the SAHRC, the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government, relevant organs of state, non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders involved in the protection and promotion of the rights of children and migrants in the KwaZulu-Natal Province.

As part of her provincial visit, Commissioner Makwetla will:
•    Promote children and migrant’s right;
•    Intervene in complaints relating to children and migrants;
•    Meet MEC for Social Development other relevant officials; Engage with various NGOs and relevant stakeholders working on children and migrants’ right to understand challenges that they face and to facilitate a working relationship;
•    Conduct inspections in loco at selected child care centres and schools in the KwaZulu-Natal;
•    Attend and participate at the Children’s Parliament.

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For further information contact KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Office Manager of the South African Human Rights Commission, Mr Lloyd Lotz on 0728407910; email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.