event
AFRICAN INDEPENDENCE. NORWEGIAN SOLIDARITY CAS in partnership with the Norwegian Embassy (Pretoria), Exhibition Opening.
21 September 2026
RSVP: cas@uct.ac.za
“African Independence. Norwegian Solidarity.” explores the universality of human rights, the power of international solidarity in the pursuit of securing human rights, and the importance of democracy in ensuring the recognition of human rights. The purpose of the exhibition is to reflect on the value of lessons learned from the past when addressing the challenges faced today.
Speakers
Prof. Shose Kessi, Dean, Faculty of Humanities, UCT
Amb. Anne Beathe Kristiansen, Ambassador of Norway to South Africa
Amb. Ruby Marks, South African Ambassador to the Republic of Benin & Togo
Prof. Elelwani Ramugondo, DVC: People, Culture & Society, UCT
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