SayProCMR Human Rights Day SpeechBy Sinentlantal Mabusela, Chief Strategic Human Capital Officer, SayProDelivered on Human Rights Day

Good morning, colleagues, friends, and fellow champions of equality,

It is an honour to speak on this Human Rights Day — a day that holds deep historical weight, emotional truth, and a powerful call to action for all of us.

As the Chief Strategic Human Capital Officer of SayPro, I work every day with our most valuable asset: our people. Our employees, our volunteers, our beneficiaries — the lives we touch and the lives we grow. And on this day, I’m reminded that human rights are not only about justice in the courts — they are also about justice in the workplace, in opportunity, in access, and in dignity.

Human Rights Day reminds us of the bravery of those in Sharpeville and beyond who stood against an unjust system — not just for themselves, but for future generations. And as we honour their courage, we must ask ourselves: How are we treating the people in our systems today? Are we building workplaces and societies that are inclusive, empowering, and fair?

At SayPro, we are proud to be part of the solution.

As a people-centered organisation, we do not just invest in projects — we invest in people. And in my role, that means ensuring that every individual we train, support, employ, or partner with is treated with the respect and recognition they deserve.

But let’s be clear: human capital development is a human rights issue.

• When young people are denied access to skills, we violate their right to opportunity.
• When women are underpaid or overlooked, we ignore their right to equality.
• When workers are not trained, protected, or empowered, we fail the promise of transformation.

Our mission is to build systems that don’t just absorb talent — but develop it strategically, equitably, and sustainably. That’s what true empowerment looks like.

At SayPro, we are actively:

• Championing inclusive hiring and talent development,
• Creating platforms for youth to lead and grow,
• Prioritising mental wellness and workplace dignity,
• And measuring our progress, not just by profit or output, but by how many lives we truly uplift.

Because human capital is not just a resource — it is a right.
A right to learn, to earn, to grow, and to thrive.

Today, I call on leaders across all sectors to rethink how they treat their people. Do your employees feel safe, respected, and heard? Are your systems built to support or to exploit? Do your decisions reflect your values?

Human Rights Day is not only a day of remembrance — it is a day of recommitment.

At SayPro, we recommit to the dignity of every staff member, every beneficiary, every youth, every woman, every dreamer.

Because real change begins within our institutions.
Real dignity begins with how we treat each other daily.
And real justice means creating environments where people don’t just survive — they soar.

Let us build workplaces, programmes, and nations where human rights live in the policies we make, the culture we shape, and the futures we help build.

Thank you for walking this journey with us. Let us keep building a future where people are not just employed — but empowered. Not just included — but invested in.

Human rights begin with how we treat people. Let’s choose to treat them with purpose, power, and pride.

Thank you.