Legislative Briefing Seminar: Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act (PEPUDA)

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) in partnership with the Democracy Development Programme (DDP) has pleasure in inviting you or a representative from your organisation to attend a LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING SEMINAR on the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act.

Details of this seminar are as follows -:

Date : Thursday, 18 November 2010
Venue : Diakonia Conference Centre, 21 St Andrews Street,
(now known as Diakonia Ave) Durban
Time : 08h30 – 14h00

The workshop objectives are to -:

 Broaden the understanding of relevant stakeholders on this legislation;
 Facilitate better compliance with the legislation by all stakeholders in order to ensure that rights are fulfilled;
 Explore ways in which stakeholders can support each other in the implementation of this legislation.
 Identify possible concerns relating to the implementation of this legislation;

This Act gives effect to Section 9 (Equality) of the Constitution. The seminar aims to ensure that participants deepen their understanding of the Act, its purpose as well as the manner in which it is implemented.

The panel of experts include, UKZN’s Professor Karthy Govender, Magistrate: Ms C. Moolman and Clerk of the Equality Court: Mr T. Ntombela. The seminar is targeted at all stakeholders (both civil society and government departments) who work directly with the provisions of this legislation.

Kindly confirm your availability by completing the attached form and forwarding it to Mdu Sibisi at the SAHRC via email at Msibisi@sahrc.org.za  or telephone/fax 031-3047323 by Friday, 12th November 2010. Please note that space is limited and will be allocated on a first come basis.