The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in collaboration with the Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) and the Office of the Public Protector (OPP) in the Eastern Cape invites you to the above mentioned seminar.
The seminar aims to achieve the following objectives:
* To raise awareness on the practice of “Ukuthwala” and the various implications that it has on women and children;
* To provide a forum where institutions/organizations can discuss, reflect and share experiences on enhancing the implementation of sustainable and effective strategies to combat the practice.
The seminar is scheduled as follows:
Date: 17 August 2009
Venue: Mthatha Garden Court
Time: 08h30
Your presence will be value .We would appreciate it if you could send a representative from your institution to cover this important event. It will be very much appreciated if you confirm your participation by completing the form and return it by not later than the 10th of August 2009 for the attention of Nceba Mrwebo or Aubrey Mdazana at the following fax numbers: 043 722 3474 or 043 722 7828 respectively.
The form can be downloaded from the CGE website.
Issued by: Commission for Gender Equality
14 August 2009
