Human Rights Week celebrated in the Western Cape

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Human Rights Day commemorations and activities will continue across the province this week.

This according to the Western Cape branch of the South African Human Rights Commission which says it will, until Friday, engage with the province’s residents to teach and inform them about their inherent human rights.

Provincial Manager at the Western Cape SAHRC, Zena Nair says activities are planned for the Central Karoo and Garden Route districts.

Get the full programme here.

Smile Staff Reporter
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