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This day marked an affirmation by ordinary people, rising in unison to proclaim their rights. It became an iconic date in our country’s history that today we commemorate as Human Rights Day as a reminder of our rights and the cost paid for our treasured human rights.
15 mar 2020 · Each year on March 21st, South Africa celebrates Human Rights Day to commemorate the Sharpeville massacre of 1960. In honouring the fight for a democratic South Africa, Human Rights Day pays homage to all of those who fought and lost their lives in the struggle for freedom.
18 mar 2024 · Human Rights Day is a South African public holiday that is commemorated annually on 21 March and is related to the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre.
The democratic government declared March 21 Human Rights Day to commemorate and honour those who fought for our liberation and the rights we enjoy today. Our Constitution is hailed as one of the most progressive in the world.
21 mar 2022 · South Africa will commemorate Human Rights Day on Monday, 21 March 2022 under the theme “The Year of Unity and Renewal: Protecting and Preserving our Human Rights Gain.” In this article,...
21 mar 2022 · South Africa will commemorate Human Rights Day on Monday, 21 March 2022 under the theme “The Year of Unity and Renewal: Protecting and Preserving our Human Rights Gain.” In this article, we revisit some important historical facts behind Human Rights Day and their significances.
20 mar 2024 · Despite strides toward equality, gross violations of human rights persist within the black South African community, underscoring the ongoing struggle for justice and equality.
