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Media Advisory: THE SAHRC’s North West Provincial Office to commemorate World Day of Social Justice

Attention: Editors and Reporters
Thursday, 20 February 2025

The South African Human Rights Commission’s (SAHRC/the Commission) North West Provincial Office (NWPO) will commemorate the World Day of Social Justice, celebrated globally on 20 February.

This day, as proclaimed by the United Nations, underscores the urgent need to address critical challenges such as discrimination, poverty, inequality, social exclusion and the protection of fundamental human rights.

The focus of this commemoration is the youth of Ottosdal in the Tswaing Local Municipality, aiming to empower them to become active agents of positive change within their communities. Through this engagement the youth will be encouraged to uphold human rights principles while working collaboratively to overcome social injustices and foster sustainable community development.

The planned commemoration will be held as follows:

  • Date  : Thursday, 20 February 2025      
  • Time : 10h00am – 14h00
  • Venue : Ottosdal Community Hall – Letsopa Township

For further information contact the SAHRC North West Provincial Manager, Ms. Shirley Mlombo, on 083 575 1893 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Adv. Oarabile Gaoraelwe on 0824045788 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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