South Africa: George Bizos - Human Rights Don't Stop At the Border

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Veteran human rights lawyer and anti-apartheid activist George Bizos is the recipient of the inaugural George Bizos Human Rights Award, inaugurated by the Legal Resources Centre. This is his prepared speech, from which he sometimes strayed during its delivery. By GEORGE BIZOS.

Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend this event. I'm honoured and humbled to see so many familiar faces among this crowd, along with a few new faces. I know my reputation when it comes to speaking and I've been told to keep this brief... . I'll try my best.

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