Item 1463 - 2001 National Human Rights Award from the South African Human Rights Commission

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ZA COM MR-T-6-1-1463

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2001 National Human Rights Award from the South African Human Rights Commission

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  • 2001 (Creation)

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certificate and decorative art

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(02 October 1995 -)

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The South African Human Rights Commission is the national institution established to support constitutional democracy. The Commission was inaugurated on 02 October 1995 under the Human Rights Commission Act 54 of 1994 and as provided for by the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 200 of 1993. Human Rights Act 2013
It is committed to promote respect for, observance of and protection of human rights for everyone without fear or favor.

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Verified by: lucia Raadschelders ; Date verified: 1/08/13 , Treatment needed.

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The 2001 National Human Rights Award for Lifetime Achievement presented to Mr Mandela for his outstanding contribution in the promotion and protection of human rights, South Africa

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Cream coloured certificate floating in transparent glass in gold frame. Taken out of frame for preservation. Certificate includes the logo of the South African Human Rights Commission, in gold, on the bottom left of the certificate. Certificate text, in black and maroon, reads:
2001 National Human Rights Award
Life Time Achievement
for outstanding contribution in the promotion and protection of human rights
Awarded to
Dr Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
10 December 2001
Signed by: Dr N Barney Pityana (SAHRC Chairperson)

Decorative art: 3 figurines with arms in the air and in front of the globe on a 'stick'. On wooden socket with the text:
National Human Rights Award 2001
Lifetime Achievement awarded to Dr Nelson Mandela and the logo of the South African Human Rights Commission

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NMF Archives ID: A0112

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certificate:

2001
National
Human Rights Award

Life Time Achievement
for outstanding contribution in the promotion
and protection of human rights

Awarded to

Dr. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

South African Human Rights Commission

10 December 2001

Dr. N Berney Pityana
SAHRC Chairperson

frame: 58.5 cm x 46.5 cm x 2.2 cm - 4.5 cm wide
plastic, glass, paper, steel, ink

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Nelson Mandela Awards Database ID: A0112

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