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Media Advisory: The SAHRC Northern Cape Provincial Office to conduct a community human rights champion empowerment workshop
26 June 2024
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) in the Northern Cape Province will be conducting a community human rights champions empowerment workshop dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations who are at the forefront of advocating for human rights and social justice within their communities. It is envisaged that these individuals and organisations will, in turn, empower marginalised communities, minority groups and vulnerable people to access and realise their human rights and to deepen an understanding of human rights, as over time, levels of awareness increase through multiplier effects.
Attention: Editors and Reporters
The South African Human Rights Commission (the Commission) in the Northern Cape Province will be conducting a community human rights champions empowerment workshop dedicated to empowering individuals and organisations who are at the forefront of advocating for human rights and social justice within their communities. It is envisaged that these individuals and organisations will, in turn, empower marginalised communities, minority groups and vulnerable people to access and realise their human rights and to deepen an understanding of human rights, as over time, levels of awareness increase through multiplier effects.
The empowerment workshop is scheduled to take place as follows:
Date : Wednesday, 26 June 2024
Time : 10:00 AM to 13:00 PM
Venue : Hybrid (Microsoft Teams Meeting and Nare Boutique Hotel, 2 Halkett Rd,
New Park, Kimberley
The key objectives of the workshops are:
• to build knowledge and understanding of human rights.
• to empower individuals and communities to assert their rights.
• to inspire and motivate individuals and communities to take action.
• to build capacity for individuals and communities to promote and protect human rights.
• to equip individuals and organisations with knowledge, skills and resources needed to drive positive change and create lasting impact.
• to create a new generation of leaders who are passionate, knowledgeable, and committed to creating a more just and equitable society.
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Prepared by the Northern Cape Provincial Office of the South African Human Rights Commission.
For further information contact Mr. Uzair Adams, the Provincial Manager, at Tel: 054 332 3993; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Mr. Buyisile July, Advocacy and Research Consultant at Tel: 054 332 3993 / Cell: 072 949 7578; Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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