The UDHR, in turn informed the various legal systems and constitutions across the world which recognises human rights. This milestone document provided the foundation for our very own Constitution within South Africa, a Constitution which provides the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC/ the Commission) with its mandate to protect, promote and monitor the attainment and observance of the human rights enshrined within Chapter Two of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights. Furthermore, International Human Rights Day, coincides with the signing of the South African Constitution.

The Commission recognizes the significance of this calendar day commemoration, and that it also gives us all an opportunity to reflect on human rights and the ongoing journey for its realization both here in South Africa and within the rest of the world.

This year’s International Human Rights Day Theme is “Freedom, Equality and Justice for All”.

The SAHRC in partnership with the University of Zululand, Mtubatuba Municipality and Department of Social Development will commemorate International Human Rights in Mtubatuba, uMkhanyakude District as follows:


DATE              : Thursday, 7 December 2023
TIME               : 09:00 AM – 15:00 PM
VENUE            : Nkundusi Community Hall, Ward 23, Mtubatuba

The commemorative event will centre on the sub-theme “Youth and Human Rights 75 initiatives” and will target the youth of ward 23 in Mtubatuba Local Municipality, which is a rural area in the uMkhanyakude District.


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For further information contact SAHRC KZN Provincial Manager, Ms Pavershree Padayachee on Tel: 031 304 7323 or via Email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.