August 2020
Mandela Day Symposium
To commemorate the Nelson Mandela International Day, the Seychelles Prison Service and the James R. Mancham Peace and Diplomacy Research Institute at the University of Seychelles are organising a Mandela Day Symposium on Friday 21st August 2020 at the University Auditorium, Anse Royale. The theme for the Symposium is “Crime And Punishment: Have We Got The Balance Right?” and our special guest speakers are: Ms. Carina Bruwer (UNODC country representative); Dr. Mathilda Twomey (Chief Justice of the Supreme Court…
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UN International Day of Peace
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire. This year, it has been clearer than ever that we are not each other’s enemies. Rather, our common enemy is a tireless virus that threatens our health, security and very way of life. COVID-19 has thrown our world into turmoil…
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