1st NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CONFERENCE ON THE FUTURE OF MARGINALIZED & MINORITY COMMUNITIES IN MALAYSIA. 23/1/11 Kuala Lumpur

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For the first time in Malaysia, marginalized and minority communities are getting together to make a joint statement about the centrifugal forces in the race based majoritarian system marginalizing them and about how the time has come for the realignment of the forces to create a new and more vibrant Malaysia.

This conference is jointly organized by:

• Common Interest Group (CIGMA) of

Sabah and Sarawak

• Borneo Resources Institute (BRI)

Sarawak Dayak National Union (SDNU)

Sarawak Dayak Iban Association (SADIA)

• HINDRAF

• Human Rights Foundation, London

Also participating:-

Jaringan Kampung Orang Asli Semenanjung Malaysia (JKOASM)

Independent Living & Training Centre (ILTC)- Physically challenge communities.

The express purpose of this conference is to review and assess progress that has been made and not made in the protection and development of the marginalized and minority communities in Malaysia since independence and the root causes of these marginalizing tendencies.

Six papers will be presented along with live testimonies.

Notable personalities including Dr Jeffrey Kitingan, Dr John Brian, Mr. Sambulingam (HINDRAF National Coordinator) and Mr.Mark Bujang will be delivering papers.

This is an open invitation to all to come and be part of creating

something uniquely Malaysian.

Venue: KL Chinese Assembly Hall No participation fees

1 Jalan Maharajalela,

50150 Kuala Lumpur

Time : 9.00am to 3.00pm

Date: 23rd January 2011.

Further info: 010 277 4096

Be a participant in the making of Malaysian history. Watch the remaking of an aspect of Malaysian Society so far regarded as peripheral. Come and listen to and contribute to these groups as they come together to assume their rightful place.

“Rights not Mercy”

S.JAYATHAS

National Information Coordinator

HINDRAF Makkal Sakthi

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