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Thuli Madonsela Virtual Event - What is Social Justice?

Description: Join us in conversation with Professor Thuli Madonsela as we explore whether social justice should occupy a more prominent position on national agendas than is currently the case.

Thuli Madonsela is the Law Trust Chair in Social Justice at Stellenbosch University, and the former Public Protector of South Africa, one of six independent state institutions set up by the country's Constitution to support and defend democracy - a Constitution which, in 1996, she helped to draft. The Professor served as the Public Protector of South Africa from 2009 to 2016.

In today’s world, the enormous gap in the distribution of wealth, income and public benefits is growing ever wider, reflecting a general trend that is morally unfair, politically unwise, and economically unsound. Injustices at the international level have produced a parallel increase in inequality between affluent and poor countries. This has happened despite the wider acceptance of the idea that all individuals share a common humanity and possess fundamental rights simply because they are human, and that oppression and misery are not necessarily part of the human condition.

How then do we address existing inequalities?

In this fast-moving world, most societies and political regimes, including those founded on democratic principles and ideals, struggle to achieve and maintain a balance between individual freedom and social justice.

Is the nature, legitimacy, and use of power fully understood by those who are privileged to hold political and administrative power globally? What is their understanding of self-interest, enlightened self-interest, general interest and the common good? The essence of democracy resides in a shared understanding of these concepts.

The myriad difficulties in achieving social justice and the uneven progress towards it notwithstanding, continued pursuit of these ideals is essential.

This event is free, but booking is essential. Zoom links will be sent out in the 24 hours prior to the event.


Date: 
8:30am
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9:30am, Mon 12th Sep 2022
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Ticket price:Free





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