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8 December 2008

Transport MEC Vilakazi and Premier Molewa to commemorate International Human Rights Day.

North West Premier Edna Molewa and her MECs will commemorate the International Human Rights Day at Mathopestad Village in Bojanala district on the 10 December 2008.

The commemoration of Human Rights Day is a closing ceremony to mark the end of 16 Days of Activism campaign for No Violence against Women and Children which started on 25 November.

The campaign is reinforced by a yearlong 365 days and it seeks to empower communities with information on the prevention of gender violence, increase the level of public awareness and understanding of human rights.

Executive mayors, mayors, traditional leaders, representatives of Human Rights Commission, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and religious groups will also attend the event. The renowned gospel singer, Deborah Fraser and other musical groups will entertain the audience.

The theme for this year is, "Don't look away, act against abuse."

Details of the event are as follows:

Date: 10 December 2008
Venue: Mathopestad, near Derby
Time: 10h00

For more information please contact:
Mandla Mathebula
Tel: 018 387 4810
Cell: 083 282 6133

Issued by: Department of Transport, Roads and Community Safety, North West Provincial Government
8 December 2008