By Sulochana Ramiah Mohan-2015-04-10

Ivor H. Jenkins of Pretoria
, South Africa, received a honorary doctorate from North Park University, Chicago, USA for his years of anti-apartheid activism and — since the end of the apartheid era — for his efforts in justice, reconciliation and democracy-building within and far beyond the borders of South Africa, and he has been involved in reconciliation and peace building initiative for Sri Lanka for almost eight years.
CHICAGO, IL (April 25, 2008) – Ivor H. Jenkins of Pretoria, South Africa, will receive an honorary doctorate from North Park University at its invitation-only commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 10, 2008, in Chicago. He is being honored for years of anti-apartheid activism and — since the end of the apartheid era — for his efforts in justice, reconciliation, and democracy-building within and far beyond the borders of South Africa.