AWARENESS ROADSHOWS
Attention: Editors and Reporters
11 September 2017
On 12 – 14 September 2017, the South African Human Rights Commission (“the Commission”) in collaboration with the Public Protector SA (PPSA) Mpumalanga provincial offices will be hosting human rights awareness roadshows in three areas of Dr Prixley Isaka Ka Seme Local Municipality.
The roadshows are centred on the theme: “Strengthening Human Rights Awareness in Rural Areas”.
The roadshows are scheduled to take place as follows:
DATE AREA VENUE TIME
12 September 2017 Wakerstroom Wakerstroom Community Hall 10h00 – 15h00
13 September 2017 Amersfoort Amersfoort Community Hall 10h00 – 15h00
14 September 2017 Volkrust Vukuzakhe Community Hall 10h00 – 15h00
The roadshows will be a platform to intensify awareness on pertinent issues relating to basic human rights such as access to justice and information, and to also educate communities on the Commission’s child friendly complaints handling procedures. This will also be an opportunity for the Commission to directly interact with members of communities, assist them to register complaints and enquire on the work of the Commission.
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For further information or enquiries, please contact: SAHRC Mpumalanga Provincial Manager, Mr E Mokonyama (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), or Mpumalanga 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