Policy dialogues
Reports from SALO’s dialogues, where government, civil society and international partners meet in a safe space to work through a crisis.
"The Role of Legal Frameworks in Shaping Political Discourse & Controlling Dissent within Zimbabwe" - 1 Dec 2023
This workshop sought to provide a nuanced examination of the dualistic role of law in Zimbabwe’s political arena—both as a tool for political manoeuvring and as a means of suppressing opposition voices. Key points of discussion included: An …
Workshop 2: "Climate Resilience in the SADC: Pathways to Sustainability" - 30 Nov 2023
This workshop looked at how the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, and its member states, can effectively address the climate crisis to chart a path towards a more sustainable future. Panelists Included: Darlington …
SALO Public Dialogue: Shaping the SADC Youth Perspective on Zimbabwe's Election - 28 Nov 2023
This dialogue aimed to encourage youth and student mobilisation and conscientisation around developments including the recent elections in Zimbabwe and its impact on migration, the closing of democratic space and other issues in order to …
SALO Public Workshop: Brighter Horizons: Stakeholder Strategies for Ending Load Shedding - 23 Nov 2023
This public virtual workshop delved into the facets of Eskom and the Just Transition towards ending load shedding in South Africa. It served as an opportunity for stakeholders to share knowledge and insights to chart a sustainable and …
Mozambique's local elections. A virtual dialogue on post-election developments - Oct 19, 2023
Mozambique held their local elections on October 11 in 65 municipalities. These elections were held in the context of an ongoing violent insurgency in the north of the country, issues with the National Election Commission (CNE), shrinking …
SALO Public Dialogue on SADC's role in recent controversial elections in Swaziland and Zimbabwe - 10 Oct 2023
Watch here: https://fb.watch/nB3FEFf4Xv/ On the 26th of September, the Extraordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ Troika discussed the SADC Election Observer Mission (SEOM) Preliminary Report on the Zimbabwe Elections …
SALO Public Dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill: Addressing Xenophobic Hate Speech and Violence - 2 October 2023
The Southern African Liaison Office held a virtual, public dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill: Addressing Xenophobic Hate Speech and Violence. Watch here: https://fb.watch/nB1gqqnhgn/ This dialogue happened against the …
SALO Regional Workshop: LGBTQIA+ Rights in Africa: Realising LGBTQIA+ rights as human rights.
The Southern African Liaison Office hosted a virtual public workshop on the topic of LGBTQIA+ Rights in Africa: Realising LGBTQIA+ rights as human rights in September 2023. See full workshop here: https://fb.watch/njVo9SfFAY/ Homophobia …
SALO Public Dialogue: Disputed Elections, Reports, and an Inauguration: What is Next for Zimbabwe?
The Southern African Liaison Office held a virtual, public dialogue following the 2023 Zimbabwe elections under the title: Disputed Elections, Reports, and an Inauguration: What Is Next for Zimbabwe? Watch here: https://fb.watch/njYNAcx9My/ …
SALO Public Dialogue following the Zimbabwe elections - 25 August 2023
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) invites you to a virtual, public dialogue following the 2023 Zimbabwe elections. Watch here: https://fb.watch/njXNYtVnxt/ Zimbabwe’s elections will take place this week on Wednesday 23 August. …
SALO Public Dialogue on Zimbabwe - 17 August 2023
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a virtual, public dialogue looking at the current situation in Zimbabwe in the leadup to the 2023 elections. Watch here: https://fb.watch/njWWQPir9M/ This week the SADC Summit of Heads of …
South Africa’s Migration Policy Review: The Human Security Impacts - 20 July 2023
In the dialogue, we unpacked the changes in South Africa’s migration policy and legislation, including the non-extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP). We deliberated upon the Citizenship Act, Immigration Act, and Refugees Act and …
SALO and CiZC Webinar Improving the integrity of Zimbabwe's 2023 election: Can the situation be salvaged? -20 June 2023
On 31 May, the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa finally made a proclamation on the date for the much-anticipated elections in Zimbabwe, which are going to be held on 23 August. Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) and the Southern …
Multi-stakeholder dialogue: building regional civil society solidarity on LGBTIQA+ Rights in Africa: Lessons Learned from the Namibia Supreme Court Decision. - 29 May 2023
On 16 May, Namibia’s Supreme Court recognised same-sex marriages from other countries. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Namibia voted 4 to 1 in favor, declaring that Namibian citizens married to foreign nationals in foreign …
Public Dialogue on eSwatini - 5 May 2023
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a public multi-stakeholder dialogue on eSwatini on the 5th of May 2023. The dialogue aimed to build greater regional solidarity, and featured a panel of speakers from different sectors of …
Public Dialogue on Zimbabwe - 6 April 2023
On the 6th of April 2023 the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO),hosted a public dialogue on Zimbabwe. This dialogue was aimed at building South African, regional, and continental civil society solidarity for civic actors including …
Public Dialogue on the ongoing conflict in Mozambique - 16 March 2023
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), invites you to a public dialogue on the ongoing conflict in the north of Mozambique. Date: Thursday, 16 March 2023 Time: 10:30 to 12:00 (CAT) Venue: Zoom. Click here to register. Further details …
Public Dialogue on the impact of COVID-19 on the political economy of Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. - 3 Nov 22
On the 3rd of Nov 2022 the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), held a public dialogue on the impact of COVID-19 on the political economy of Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented the African …
Virtual community and youth dialogue on hate crimes against foreign and South African sex workers- 25 October 2022
The workshop’s main focus was on the challenges faced by migrant sex workers in South Africa. This is particularly pertinent due to the rampant rise of hate crimes and violence against such vulnerable groups. The recent case of the brutal …
SALO Virtual Public Dialogue: Democracy, human rights and political participation: a regional perspective from the LGBTQIA+ community. - 22 September 2022
SALO, in partnership with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, hosted a dialogue titled: ***Democracy, human rights and political participation: a regional perspective from the LGBTQIA+ community.***This dialogue brought together civil society …
