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The Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State (UFS), Prof Francis Petersen, comments on recent articles in the media and posts on social media alleging that white students and their history are not welcome at the UFS.
“I would like to explicitly state that white students are welcome at the University of the Free State, the same as any other student.”
“The university has been firm in its commitment towards diversity and inclusivity and this applies to all our students – irrespective of race. To make statements that white students and their history are not part of the UFS, is irresponsible. It is important for all our students – including the student leadership – to demonstrate tolerance towards each other so that everyone feel part of the university community,” said Prof Petersen.
Antagonistic behaviour towards students or staff is not aligned to the vision and values of the university, and such behaviour will therefore not be tolerated at the University of the Free State.
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Workshop on human trafficking presented at the UFS
2008-02-27
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A two-day training workshop on human trafficking was recently presented on the Main Campus of the University of the Free State (UFS) in Bloemfontein. The workshop was presented by the International Organisation for Migration's (IOM) regional office for Africa, in co-operation with the Free State Network on Violence Against Women and the Unit for Children's Rights at the UFS. The objective of the workshop was to enhance understanding of the human trafficking phenomenon in South Africa amongst civil society organisations and the community at large. Other topics included the prevention of human trafficking, the protection of victims and the laws available to combat human trafficking. At the workshop were, from the left: Adv Beatri Kruger (Facilitator, Unit for Children's Rights at the UFS), Ms Mamello Mahasela (Facilitator: Free State Network on Violence Against Women, and Ms Samantha Donkin (IOM).
Photo: Leonie Bolleurs
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