The engagement aims to foster an open dialogue on promoting inclusivity, respect, and equality within educational settings, where recent incidents have highlighted the ongoing challenges in creating safe and supportive learning environments for all learners.

The stakeholder engagement is scheduled to take place as follows:
  Date : Thursday, 21 November 2024
  Time : 10:00 AM to 13:00 PM
  Venue : Flamingo Casino (N12 / Phakamile Mabija Rad), Memorial Road Area, Kimberley

The engagement will bring together representatives from the Northern Cape Department of Education, School Governing Bodies, Teachers Trade Unions, Equal Education Law Centre, and other key stakeholders. Participants will discuss the current landscape, share experiences and best practices, and collaborate on strategies to combat racism, discrimination and hate speech within schools.

 Media is invited to attend the stakeholder engagement and report on the discussions.

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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.