Policy dialogues
Reports from SALO’s dialogues, where government, civil society and international partners meet in a safe space to work through a crisis.
SALO public dialogue on: The Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act: What Happens Next?- Oct 10, 2024
Watch here: https://youtu.be/kBvp_Gl589c
SALO Regional Civil Society Consultation on South Africa, the Africa Union & the G20 - 19 Sept 2024
Sep 19, 2024 Watch here: https://youtu.be/-UgPNbC_Z1A
SALO Public Policy Dialogue on measures required to advance and protect the rights of all LGBTQIA+ persons in South Africa and in the region.- 12 Sept 2024
Watch here: https://youtu.be/fL1ugjcttG0
SALO Public Dialogue - Strengthening the Implementation of the SADC Principles and Guidelines on Elections in South Africa, and the Impact on other SADC Countries - 23 August 2024
Watch here: https://youtu.be/oP3dFtdPm4A This event had a particular focus on women’s representation in electoral processes and elected bodies in light of August being women’s month in South Africa. Further, this dialogue included a …
A Regional Public Policy Dialogue on Zimbabwe Ahead of the SADC Summit: A civil society perspective including organised labour and faith-based organisations - 15 August 2024
This dialogue aimed to provide a comprehensive platform for regional civil society to strategise and strengthen our collective response to these pressing matters. Your participation will be invaluable in shaping a coordinated and impactful …
Zimbabwe: The AfDB Debt Restructuring Process and Opportunities for Reform- Aug 1, 2024
Watch here: https://youtu.be/lwr-yfiQcuE
SALO Public Policy Dialogue on Swaziland: Building Bridges for Change - 26 July 2024
Watch here: https://youtu.be/pRnVJOUWUrE In light of the recent events in Swaziland, this dialogue aimed to promote greater solidarity with the people of Swaziland. Two pro-democracy Members of Parliament in Swaziland, Bacede Mabuza and …
“The Africa We Want” Zimbabwe and the SADC Chairship: The Role of RECs in Times of Instability. The Zimbabwean and Kenyan Experiences. - 11 July 2024
Watch here: https://youtu.be/g7q9b8pb0dQ In August 2024 Zimbabwe will be hosting the SADC summit and taking over the chairship of SADC. Almost one hundred people have been arrested in the last few weeks, in a clampdown on civic and …
SALO Public Dialogue: South African Political Party Perspectives on South Africa’s Foreign Policy on Zimbabwe.-27 June 2024
This dialogue focused on the implications and future direction following South Africa’s recent elections, which have resulted in a Government of National Unity (GNU), and potential shifts or entry points in South Africa’s approach to …
SALO Public Dialogue on Civil Society Perspectives of South Africa's 2024 Elections Resulting in a Government of National Unity-21 June 24
Watch here: https://youtu.be/tLePN8RxMIg On the 21st of June 2024, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a virtual public dialogue on the civil society perspective on the South African elections 2024 resulting in a Government of …
Lessons learned by the region and South Africa from South Africa’s 2024 elections and its electoral and political system - 13 June 2024
Watch here: https://youtu.be/BVhEFOPZYCU On the 13th of June 2024, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a virtual public dialogue: Lessons learned by the region and South Africa from South Africa’s 2024 elections and its …
SALO Public Policy Dialogue: South Africa's Migration Policy and Migrant Rights with a special focus on Zimbabweans in South Africa.-31 May 2024
May 31, 2024 Watch here: https://youtu.be/2IfWQuImPuQ
SALO Pre-Election Public Dialogue - Youth Perspectives on Leadership and Coalition Governments in South Africa - 24 May 2024
https://youtu.be/1SOd4q1pS7Q This critical and timely pre-election Public Dialogue focused on the aspirations and perspectives of South Africa’s youth regarding the type of leadership our country needs and the nature of coalition …
Zimbabwe at its 44th year of Independence: Political parties reflection - 16 May 2024
On the 16th of May 2024, SALO held a dialogue to present perspectives from diverse political formations, a reflection on the promise and the reality of independence as it unfolded and today, as well as a vision of the future: how we can …
SALO Public Dialogue: An overview and analysis of recent developments on sanctions against Zimbabwe. - 14 March 2024
This public workshop engaged on the nuances of the United States’ revised sanctions framework against Zimbabwe, including the specific changes implemented, the current sanctions in place, and their implications for Zimbabwe, the Southern …
SALO Public Dialogue: Elections in Southern Africa: Elections and Projections - 29 Feb 2024
On the 29th of February 2024 The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held an in-person workshop titled, Elections in Southern Africa: Reflections and Projections. Venue: Southern Sun Hotel, Pretoria. In a region marked by its vibrant yet …
SALO Public Dialogue: Engagement on the Department of Home Affairs’ White Paper - 30 Jan 2024
SALO Public Dialogue: Engagement with the Department of Home Affairs’ White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration, Refugee Protection: Towards a Complete Overhaul of the Migration System in South Africa On 10 November, the Minister of the …
SALO workshop: An overview and analysis spotlighting the SADC region - 25 January 2024
On the 25th of January 2024 the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a virtual public workshop: An overview and analysis spotlighting the SADC region in light of key regional scenarios relating to SADC’s current deployment of a …
SALO Workshop in Johannesburg: A Review of South Africa's Foreign Policy Approach to the Russia-Ukraine War and Related Issues - 19 Dec 2023
This workshop sought to provide an analysis of South Africa-Ukraine/Russia relations, potential entry points to conflict resolution, and other relevant initiatives to bring about an end to the conflict. The workshop’s objective was to build …
