Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Invitation to the opening of “Rights And Wrongs – A Fair”

“Rights and Wrongs – A Fair” is a photo exhibition highlighting 100 powerful images of human rights situations in Malaysia. This collection of photographs is intended to raise awareness amongst the Malaysian public about different human rights issues, and is held as one of the build up activities within the Freedom Film Festival (FFF) 2006 organised by the Malaysian Pusat Komunikasi Masyarakat.

KOMAS is a non profit organization and social media communications center based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. This FFF2006 is an annual event carrying themes based on the “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” encompassing the ideals of justice, human dignity and peace.

The photo exhibition will be held at the ground floor of The Summit Shopping Complex in USJ. from 24-25th June, 2006, from 10am – 10pm daily.

Members of the press are invited to the grand opening to be held at the exhibition venue:
Date: 24th June 2006. (Saturday),

Time: 1:30 pm

The weekend event will feature a collection of photographs by Malaysian seasoned social-activist and experienced photo-journalist Tan Jo Hann. It will display 100 selected photographs from his 30,000 photograph collection achieved over 20 years of photography work in Malaysia and other Asian countries..

Besides that many display booths will also be set up where different social bodies and organizations will also display their publications, information and materials to the public. Another special highlight would be the art competition for kids will be held on Sunday 25th June, 2006. Children below the age of 14 are invited to participate in this exciting event and their works will be displayed in the main stage and prizes will be given to the winners.

For more information contact:Ms. Shobana Seelan, Event Coordinator, Pusat Komas Tel/fax: 03-79685415 Email : shobee.woohoo at gmail dot com

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