Monday, 22 August is the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief.
The right to freedom of religion or belief is enshrined in article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, according to the United Nations. “The open, constructive and respectful debate of ideas, as well as interreligious, interfaith and intercultural dialogue, at the local, national, regional and international levels, can play a positive role in combating religious hatred, incitement and violence,” it says.
The organisers “have received more than 100 story ideas from 16 African countries. Six journalists will be given an amazing opportunity to publish their child-centred stories”.Register for the eventthe Ahmed Kathrada Foundation will host its “Remembering Babita Deokaran” event to pay homage to the whistle-blower as a “corruption buster and hero” on the first anniversary of her assassination.
The event will take place at the Mondeor Baptist Church at the corner of Columbine Avenue and Ashden Road in Mondeor, Johannesburg.