commemoration
15 June 2007
Home Affairs Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will attend the sixth
anniversary of the World Refugee Day commemorations to be held in Motherwell,
Port Elizabeth on Wednesday, 20 June 2007.
The day, to be hosted in partnership with the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the South African Human Rights Commission
(SAHRC), seeks to bring to the fore the plight refugees face worldwide in their
pursuit for better living conditions away from persecutions in their own
countries. South Africa commemorates the day under the theme, "Promoting
tolerance and acceptance through diversity."
As part of the day's proceedings, Minister Mapisa-Nqakula and the provincial
leadership will participate in a march aimed at raising awareness about the
plight of refugees.
Members of the media are invited as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 20 June 2007
Time: 09h00
Venue: NU 1 Stadium, Motherwell
For further information please contact:
Cleo Mosana
Ministerial Media Liaison Officer
Cell: 082 902 8796
Jacky Mashapu
Acting Head of Communication
Cell: 082 885 8449
E-mail: Jacky.Mashapu@dha.gov.za
Issued by: Department of Home Affairs
15 June 2007
Source: Department of Home Affairs (http://www.dha.gov.za)
