Policy dialogues
Reports from SALO’s dialogues, where government, civil society and international partners meet in a safe space to work through a crisis.
Policy Brief 6 of 2015- PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN AFRICA WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON MIGRANTS -24 Nov 2015
Based on a workshop held on 24th November 2015, Pretoria On the 24th of November 2015, SALO facilitated a dialogue in Pretoria on Persons with Disabilities in Africa with a Special Focus on Migrants. The main speakers included Ms. Anneline …
Policy Brief 5 of 2015 - Access to Justice for LGBTI Migrants in Africa 19th November 2015, Cape Town
On 19th of November 2015, SALO facilitated a dialogue in Cape Town on: access to justice for LGBTI migrants in Africa. The main speakers included, Hon John Jeffery, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development; Isabella …
Policy Brief 4 of 2015 - SOUTH AFRICA-ZIMBABWE RELATIONS
An assessment of South Africa’s mediatory role In Zimbabwe (2007-2013), as well as the current state of South Africa – Zimbabwe relations and possible future developments. 31st August 2015, at the University of Cape Town (UCT) This policy …
"AU Agenda 2063 and UN Agenda 2030: Access to Justice for Women in Conflict Situations" - Thursday 26 November, Pretoria
Africa has experienced a significant increase in women’s participation in politics. Yet the continent still faces many challenges regarding gender equity, particularly around access to justice for women in conflict situations. In the spirit …
Persons with Disabilities in Africa, with a special focus on migrants, Tuesday 24th November, Pretoria
This workshop took place in the context of National Disability Rights Awareness Month in South Africa, and following the adoption of the new SDGs which seek to be more inclusive than the former MDGs, “leaving no one behind”. The dialogue …
Access to Justice for LGBTI Migrants in Africa - 19 November 2015, Cape Town
Within the context of the new SDGs’ vision to ’leave no one behind’, this dialogue explored the myriad challenges facing LGBTI migrants who have left their home countries seeking asylum in SA. It provided a space for dialogue between LGBTI …
Closed dialogue/seminar on Africa-Europe migration and mobility in Addis Ababa Ethiopia - 21 October 2015
On the 21st of October 2015, SALO partnered with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) and the European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) to host a closed dialogue/seminar on Africa-Europe migration and mobility in Addis Ababa …
Development Dialogue Series: “Ensuring Inclusive Implementation of the Post-2015 Development Agenda: Focus on women, LGBTI, migrants and people with disabilities” - 30 September 2015
Opening remarks: Ms Tamara Naidoo, SALO With the adoption of the post-2015 development framework set for end of this month at the UN General Assembly in New York, focus has now shifted towards implementation. While the rallying theme during …
Consensus Building Dialogue: Central African Republic, Sudan/South Sudan - 2 September 2015
The workshop held in Pretoria on the 2nd of September 2015, discussed the political developments in Central African Republic (CAR), the conclusion of the transitional government, the forthcoming elections in that country and implications …
South Africa-Zimbabwe relations - 31 August 2015
An assessment of South Africa’s mediatory role in Zimbabwe (2007-2013), as well as the current state of SA-Zim relations and possible future developments Date: Monday, 31 August 2015 Venue: University of Cape Town, Middle Campus, Kramer Law …
Hate Crimes in South Africa - 26 August 2015, University of Cape Town
For the past few years South Africa (SA) has had an increasing prevalence of intolerance and lack of social cohesion, which has resulted in violence out breaks throughout the country. On the backdrop of this rising violence towards the …
Policy Brief 2 of 2015 – Women in conflict and post-conflict situations
Background Over the years, the Southern Africa Liaison Office (SALO) has hosted a number of workshops where women’s perspectives on various subjects were included. It is important to examine the way African women experience life and how …
Building Regional and International Consensus: Burundi, Lesotho, Madagascar and Zimbabwe
On 06 August 2015 SALO hosted a consensus building dialogue on Burundi, Lesotho, Swaziland and Madagascar. This dialogue focused on these countries within the context of recent multi-lateral interventions in the respective countries. Chair …
The Partnership we want: Financing for a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda. - 2 July 2015
Summary of the main points made at the SALO workshop on the 2 July 2015 on: **The Partnership we want: Financing for a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda.** By Fowzia Davids, Research and Projects Intern in the SALO team “Some of …
"Roundtable Discussion: Reactions to the Zero Draft of the Post-2015 Development Agenda" - 18 June 2015
Mr Sambulo Mathebula, Research and Coordination, SALO Mr Zane Dangor– Special advisor to the minister of Social Development Mr Richard Smith –Technical Advisor, ACTION Support and SALO Board member Closing remarks: Dr Showers Mawowa, …
Women’s Empowerment and Development towards Agenda 2063 AU Summit Side Event: Cocktail. -11 June 2015
On the 11th of June 2015, SALO hosted a Networking Cocktail on Women’s Empowerment, during the AU Summit; in the context of the AU Summit’s 2015 theme - Year of Women Empowerment and Development towards Africa’s Agenda 2063 - which focuses …
SALO Workshop on Hate Crimes - 21 May 2015
On the 21st of May, The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery, addressed a SALO gathering in Cape Town on the topic of Hate Crimes, specifically pertaining to Xenophobia, sexual and gender-based violence, …
Building International, Regional and National Consensus on Swaziland: Suppression of Terrorism Act, Labor Unions, and Political Prisoners
Tuesday 31 March 2015, Pretoria Chair: Bishop Rubin Phillip Tanele Thwala, the wife of Thulani Maseko The political situation in Swaziland is continuing to deteriorate with increased suppression of pro-democracy activity. Recently, a …
Building National Consensus on the Post-2015 development Agenda: Goal 16 and access to justice in SA
Date: Thursday 26 March 2015 Venue: Garden Court Nelson Mandela Boulevard, Cape Town Keynote: Mr Enver Daniels – Chief State Law Adviser: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development The inclusion of Goal 16 relating to the …
Address by the Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Mr Godfrey Oliphant, at a SALO workshop
16 March 2016, Pretoria Read PDF here: Address by the Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources SALO
