Human Rights Festival returns to Constitution Hill for second edition
JOBURG – Sho Madjozi, Sjava, Lebo Mashile featured on festival programme alongside music, film, art, photography, talks and tours from 21 – 24 March.
Constitution Hill and leading human rights organisations have come together to bring the second edition of the Constitution Hill Human Rights Festival. The festival highlights the work of social justice organisations and the importance of civic activism. It is part of an evolving conversation about human rights that links the universal struggle for dignity and freedom to the injustices that many people in SA and the African region experience daily.
“It is time now, to use our voices, louder and more effectively than ever before, to speak out for human rights – but more importantly, it is time to act to protect and promote human rights. In this the second year of the Human Rights Festival, we call for active citizenship. The Constitution and the rights enshrined therein can only be animated by active citizenry whose very agency is protected by the Constitution,” said Constitution Hill CEO, Dawn Robertson.
This year’s theme is StandUp4HumanRights and sees the Constitutional Court form the backdrop for the four-day festival which takes place from 21–24 March. The festival is packed with interactive workshops, panel discussions, film screenings, poetry readings, art exhibitions and theatre and dance performances and a music festival featuring Sho Madjozi, Sjava, BCUC, DJ Kenzhero, Ready D and Samthing Soweto among others.
The festival also has a dedicated children’s programme supported by key organisations. Play Africa will offer families their unique, interactive play exhibits where they can discover, explore and connect alongside their children.
“Families can also check out our new Children’s Rights exhibit, or take part in the Children’s Voices programme to learn about the Constitution, human rights, and how to democratically participate in decisions that affect their lives, so South Africa’s democracy can thrive in future generations,” said Gretchen Wilson-Prangley, founder and CEO of Play Africa.
The entire festival is free and open to the public, the full programme can be found on www.constitutionhill.org.za
