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COMMUITY ENGAGEMENT UNIT ()CE

The main objective of this unit is to: to Promote Community Participation through Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Community Structures
Section 36(1) of Act 19 of 2002, provides that the Commission should recognize Community Councils, and Section (36)(1) provides that persons belonging to a cultural, religious or linguistic community may form , join and maintain cultural, religious and linguistic association  with other organs of civil society as provided  in Section 38 of the Act. Section (38) stipulates the aims which contain the preservation, promotion and development of cultures, religions and languages of communities. These aims are also meant to be cornerstones of advising    the Commission on, and assist in matters concerning the achievement of its goals.  The key functions of this Programme consist of the following:

• Establish CRL Community structures, and community councils;
• Build capacity;
• Organize National Consultative Conferences.

Programme review:
The Community Engagement Programme is aimed at promoting public participation through cultural, religious and linguistic community organizations and Community Councils which are provided for in Sections 36 and 38 of the enabling legislation (Act 19 of 2002).  The Act maintains that Community Councils must be established both at provincial or national level.    In recognition of the Act, the Programme also take into account the Commission’s draft policy framework which further provides for the registration of community organizations along with  the recognition of provincial or national Community Councils as per the promulgated regulation. 
The CRL Rights Commission Act requires that the Commission convenes a National Consultative Conferences (NCC) every five years (during every single term of the Commission).  The purpose of this   conference, amongst others,  is to provide a forum for the consideration of a report by the Commission on its activities, accomplishments and challenges. 

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NCC Report
Regulations signed by the minister
Guidelines for recognition of community councils
Main Objectives
CRL Registration Form