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nation in commemorating the 2022 Human Rights Month under the theme “The Year of Unity and Renewal: Protecting and Preserving our Human Rights Gains”.  \nThis year’s commemoration of Human Rights Month coincides with the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution. The Constitution enshrines the rights of all people in South Africa and affirms the democratic values of human dignity, equality, and freedom.  \nAs we celebrate this year’s theme, SACE would like to take this opportunity to honour all educators for demonstrating that the future of the teaching profession looks even brighter despite the COVID-19 pandemic fears, uncertainties, anxieties, and complexities.  \nAs we celebrate Human Rights, SACE would like to bring to the spotlight, Teacher Rights.Teachers have the right to work in an environment in which they feel valued and respected, where they actively support learners’ development and learning and where they are free from fear, threat, and harm.  \nThe increase of violence against our teachers is a threat to their rights and it has reached alarming proportions. SACE developed the Handbook on Teachers’ Safety and Security in South African Schools with the support of the VVOB. The Handbook aims to provide educators with access to their rights and responsibilities regarding violence in schools. It also provides further guidance on how educators should protect themselves in violent situations they may confront in the school environment. Additionally, workbook and facilitator's guide have been developed for schools and stakeholders that may want to capacitate their school communities and educators in particular.  \nResearch has shown that many educators feel that their rights are being violated at times in both the classroom and on the school property. It is essential that all educators are respected, and their rights are protected, but the success of this depends on the contribution of all role-players.  \nAs we celebrate the 2022 Human Rights Month, let us honour our teachers by pledging to fight the scourge of gender and school-based violence.  \nIssued by the South African Council for Educators (SACE) : Office of the Chief Executive.  \nFor further communication, please contact: Mr Risuna Nkuna  \nTel: 069 423 [7490 / Email :](7490 / Email : Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za)[ ](7490 / Email : Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za)[Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za](7490 / Email : Risuna.Nkuna@sace.org.za)  \n[Issue date: 21 March 2022](Issue date: 21 March 2022)","cbCaivtzi1vYV2es","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivtzi1vYV2es","pdf",82261,"English","# MEDIA STATEMENT - SACE CELEBRATES THE 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY\n## Human Rights Month theme and constitutional context\n## Honouring educators and defining teacher rights\n## Violence against teachers and support resources\n## Call to action and issuance details","[{\"question\":\"What theme does SACE use for the 2022 Human Rights Month commemoration?\",\"answer\":\"SACE uses the theme “The Year of Unity and Renewal: Protecting and Preserving our Human Rights Gains.”\"},{\"question\":\"How does the statement describe teachers’ rights?\",\"answer\":\"Teachers have the right to work in an environment where they feel valued and respected, actively support learners’ development, and are free from fear, threat, and harm.\"},{\"question\":\"What steps has SACE taken regarding safety and violence in South African schools?\",\"answer\":\"SACE developed the Handbook on Teachers’ Safety and Security in South African Schools with VVOB support, and also created workbook and facilitator’s guides to help capacitate school communities and educators.\"}]","MEDIA STATEMENT - SACE CELEBRATES THE 2022 HUMAN RIGHTS DAY - Human Rights Month, unity and renewal | PDF",1792379289]