Chapter 1 - Report of the Education and Public Relations Group
6. ACTIVITIES IN SABAH AND SARAWAK
(a)
Sabah Office
In cooperation with the Federal Complaints Bureau of the Prime Minister’s Department,
the Sabah Office promoted human rights education in five districts, where it also recorded
complaints on alleged violation of human rights. To expose youth to the concept of human
rights, it visited two Community Learning Centres established by community organisations with
the help of PACOS Trust, a local NGO, to provide indigenous children with equal opportunities
to receive pre-school education. The centres are in Kampung Kipouvo and Kampung Kibunut in
the Penampang district.
In addition, the Sabah Office organised a Cultural and Education Festival in conjunction with
Malaysia Day from 7-9 September. This enabled the Commission to raise awareness of human
rights by reaching out to different communities, particularly those living in rural areas, and to
promote the Commission’s work.
(b)
Sarawak Office
The Sarawak Office organised five human rights activities in collaboration with the Dayak
Bidayuh National Association, Central Prison of Sri Aman, Police Training Centre and College
of Nursing, Kuching. The programmes will serve as a stepping stone for future activities to
educate the public on their human rights.
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