Human Rights - NGOs effectively tackle Xenophobia
In today's show, we spoke to Anthony Muteti – From People Against Suffering Oppression and Poverty or
PASSOP. PASSOP is a community-based non-profit organization and grassroots
movement that works to protect and promote the rights of all refugees, asylum
seekers and immigrants in South Africa . He was joined by
Mncedisi Mbatha and Fred Bi dandi – from the Agency for Refugee Education,
Skills Training & Advocacy or ARESTA. We were talking about Xenophobia.
According to research undertaken by the Forced Migration Programme, sections of
the South African population are highly xenophobic. For further information
about PASSOP you can contact Anthony on (021) 762 0322 or 084 351 0388
alternatively send an email to anthony@passop.co.za ARESTA fulfils a
practical empowerment role in educating and providing skills to refugees and
asylums seekers, helping refugees develop their own strengths in order for them
to become self-reliant during their stay under the protection of the South
African Government. If you want more information you can contact their offices
at (021) 696 5764 or visit www.aresta.org.za
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