March is Human Rights Month, says the South African Government.
Ministers have launched into the very important month at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility, bringing several ministers together.
The month commemmorates human rights, and remembers sacrfices made during the 1960s Sharpeville massacre.
It’s a month you shouldn’t forget!
Here’s what you should know.
March is human rights month, says SA Government
Human Rights Month launched at Kgosi Mampuru Correctional Facility.
Minister Goodenough Kodwa opened the event with an important speech, underlining why March is a vital month for human rights.
They were accompanied by Ministers Ronald Lamola and Zizi Kodwa, representing government’s role in protecting human rights.
South Africa’s Bill of Rights is one of the most thorough world constitutions.
March’s Human Rights Day helps citizens remember why.
March: Human rights day
It’s Human Rights Month, but there’s another important date.
The 21st is Human Rights Day, remembering the sacrifices made during Sharpeville’s 1960 protests.
If you’re wondering, yes, Human Rights Day is a South African Public Hoilday.
SAHRC: South African Human Rights Commission
If your human rights have been infringed on or denied, the SAHRC is the organisation to contact.
The South African Human Rights Commission can investigate any human rights abuses, including racism, sexism, or denial of your basic human rights.
Visit the SAHRC website.
Awareness: The third month of the year
It’s an important month for awareness, says goodgoodgood.co.
The year’s third month also remembers Women’s Rights, and has also been nominated for World Wildlife Month.
It also brings the worm moon, which lights up the sky on the 23rd day.
World Hearing Day (3rd) and Zero Discrimination Day also happen this month.
Awareness: it’s important for everyone’s human rights!
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