Media Invite: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Office to host a capacity building workshop on human rights and gender-based violence and femicide

Attention: Editors and Reporters

29 August 2023

The South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) in Mpumalanga will be conducting a capacity building workshop aimed at empowering Emakhosikati Structure (Wives to Traditional Leaders) on human rights and gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). The Commission has identified the Emakhosikati Structure in the province as a strategic stakeholder to be equipped on the subject to empower communities that are confronted by issues of human rights violations daily.

The main objective of the workshop is to encourage conversations around GBVF and create a safe environment for individuals to share and seek help on issues relating to the subject. Furthermore, to motivate Emakhosikati to join hands in creating awareness and working together with relevant stakeholders to eradicate GBVF in their villages.

The workshop is scheduled to take place as follows:

Date: 30 August 2023

Venue: Forever Resort, Badplaas

Time: 09:00 to 14:00

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For further information or enquiries, please contact: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Manager, Mr. Eric Mokonyama (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or 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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