Further, a human rights champion workshop on 7 December 2021 will be conducted. The identified human rights champions will be empowered on the mandate of the South African Human Rights Commission.
The role of Champions is to assist the SAHRC in the execution of its mandate, by strengthening real time access to communities and access to justice and serve as a link between the Commission and communities. In addition, the development of local Champions empowers vulnerable communities to access and realise their human rights; and to deepen an understanding of human rights, as over a period of time, levels of awareness increase through a multiplier effect.
The equality toolkit will be rolled out, to educate the Champions and courts on the role of the equality court and the right to equality.
The provincial activities will take place in the following areas:
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DATE |
AREA |
ACTIVITY |
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06 December 2021 |
Burgersdorp and Jamestown |
Monitor, Place of Older persons, children’s rights, schools, equality court and detention monitoring. |
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07 December 2021 |
Aliwal North and Sterkspruit |
Empower Human Rights Champion, rollout the equality toolkit, Monitor Equality Court. Monitor Equality Court, Place of Older persons, children’s rights, schools and detention monitoring. |
|
08 November 2021 |
Ndofela, Bikizana, Mbobo, Qhinirha and Msityi villages. |
Conduct a joint C9 outreach in preparation of the intervention to be held on 9 December 2021. |
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For further information or enquiries, please contact: SAHRC Eastern Cape Advocacy and Research Officer, Ms. Zukiswa Nolubabalo M Mqakanya (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) on 043 722 7828
Alternatively: Eastern Cape Acting Provincial Manager, Mr. L. Mpondo (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).