The Salvation Army supports human rights for women and children |
| Posted by Administrator (admin) on Apr 01 2011 |
South Africans have been urged to recommit themselves to the protection of human rights at a time when people in other parts of the world are fighting for theirs.
In a statement to mark the Human Rights Day (21st March 2011), the Salvation Army said that every individual is entitled to certain basic rights under any circumstances in South Africa and these include certain civil liberties, but the right to life and physical safety is the most important.
The Salvation Army, one of South Africa’s Christian denominations, has an active social programme to assist people in need. Captain Piet Semeno, Public Relations Secretary of the Salvation Army, said the message of the Christian gospel underpinned values associated with human rights.
“By ensuring that women and children in South Africa receive some degree of decent and humane treatment, we are protecting human rights. As a result, as the Salvation Army, our fight is against any form of abuse and discrimination against women and children, alleviation of poverty and complete eradication of human trafficking,” said Semeno.
“We believe that it is everyone’s duty to help make this country a better and safer place,” he added. “Especially for our children and other vulnerable members of our society.”
In regards to providing relief services, food and shelter for the helpless members of the society, Semeno said it is all thanks to the donations and support from members of the South African community at large.
“Every time we have appealed to the public for assistance, we have received positive feedback. Consequently, the Salvation Army is able to provide a better quality of life for those in need.
“The Salvation Army looks at South Africans as human rights defenders because of the support they give to the organisation in regards to helping the victims of floods and other crisis,” said Semeno. “Disadvantaged communities around the country are receiving help thanks to the ongoing relationship between the public and the Salvation Army.”
He also said that one of the objectives of the Salvation Army is to encourage members of the disadvantaged communities in South Africa to learn to use "what they have" to develop themselves and those around them.
“The Salvation Army is a worldwide organisation and we have a seamless connection between our different branches. That is why we are all committed in helping the community members of the areas in which the organisation operates in to develop,” he said.
The Salvation Army‘s work includes homes for babies and children with HIV/Aids, pre-schools, shelters for the homeless, emergency services, feeding schemes, centres for abused women and children, homes for abandoned children, prevention of human trafficking, the protection of the victims and the lawful prosecution of the perpetrators.
In a statement to mark the Human Rights Day (21st March 2011), the Salvation Army said that every individual is entitled to certain basic rights under any circumstances in South Africa and these include certain civil liberties, but the right to life and physical safety is the most important.
The Salvation Army, one of South Africa’s Christian denominations, has an active social programme to assist people in need. Captain Piet Semeno, Public Relations Secretary of the Salvation Army, said the message of the Christian gospel underpinned values associated with human rights.
“By ensuring that women and children in South Africa receive some degree of decent and humane treatment, we are protecting human rights. As a result, as the Salvation Army, our fight is against any form of abuse and discrimination against women and children, alleviation of poverty and complete eradication of human trafficking,” said Semeno.
“We believe that it is everyone’s duty to help make this country a better and safer place,” he added. “Especially for our children and other vulnerable members of our society.”
In regards to providing relief services, food and shelter for the helpless members of the society, Semeno said it is all thanks to the donations and support from members of the South African community at large.
“Every time we have appealed to the public for assistance, we have received positive feedback. Consequently, the Salvation Army is able to provide a better quality of life for those in need.
“The Salvation Army looks at South Africans as human rights defenders because of the support they give to the organisation in regards to helping the victims of floods and other crisis,” said Semeno. “Disadvantaged communities around the country are receiving help thanks to the ongoing relationship between the public and the Salvation Army.”
He also said that one of the objectives of the Salvation Army is to encourage members of the disadvantaged communities in South Africa to learn to use "what they have" to develop themselves and those around them.
“The Salvation Army is a worldwide organisation and we have a seamless connection between our different branches. That is why we are all committed in helping the community members of the areas in which the organisation operates in to develop,” he said.
The Salvation Army‘s work includes homes for babies and children with HIV/Aids, pre-schools, shelters for the homeless, emergency services, feeding schemes, centres for abused women and children, homes for abandoned children, prevention of human trafficking, the protection of the victims and the lawful prosecution of the perpetrators.
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