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THE LEGACY OF ACTIVE

CITIZENSHIP IN SOUTH AFRICA

by Kim Jansen

Y o u a r e i n v i t e d

The Isle of Man stands as a prominent global business hub, celebrated for its
innovative approach, professionalism, and enduring commitment to actively
participating in international initiatives.

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Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of wealth structuring options, asset
optimisation strategies, and capital-raising avenues within the stable and advantageous financial Stained glass in the famous Regina Mundi Church in Soweto shows scenes from the townships – and South
environment of the Isle of Man. Africa’s – liberation history. (Willem van Valkenburg, CC BY 2.0)

March 21st isn’t just a date on the calendar in South Africa; it’s Human Rights Day, a powerful
echo of the long struggle for the fundamental rights and freedoms we hold dear. It’s a day to
remember the sacrifices made in the pursuit of equality, particularly the Sharpeville Massacre

of 1960, where apartheid police killed peaceful protestors.

LUSAKA DURBAN JOHANNESBURG PRETORIA Human Rights and Active Citizenship
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CIÊLA RESORT AND SPA MOUNT EDGECOMBE THE MASLOW HOTEL CAPITAL HOTEL The concept of human rights has deep roots, tracing back to ancient philosophers and
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fight. In South Africa, the fight for human rights was a long and brutal one, culminating in the
end of apartheid. Human Rights Day commemorates this struggle, reminding us that these

rights are not a given but a promise that requires ongoing action.

Empowered Citizenship

Passive acceptance did not win the victories enshrined in human rights documents but by
generations of active citizens who raised their voices and demanded change. Today, new
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safety, ensuring corruption is uprooted, poverty is intentionally brought to an end and
07:30 – 12:30 09:30 – 13:30 07:30 – 12:30
environmental protection all have a human rights dimension that affects every single person.

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