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 Virtual Public Dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill - 14 Sept 2022
The workshop’s main focus area was the recent concerning trends in contemporary discourse on matters around migration, the treatment of migrants, and other marginalised communities in South Africa. The dialogue unpacked factors that …
Democracy, Human Rights, and People-To People Solidarity: A Youth Reflection on Hate Crimes and Hate Speech in South Africa - 16 Sept 22
Invitation to SALO’s virtual community dialogue: Democracy, Human Rights, and People-To People Solidarity: A Youth Reflection on Hate Crimes and Hate Speech in South Africa. 16 September 202211:00 - 13:00 (SAST) …
Regional Youth Workshop on Zimbabwean Elections and Migration. - 7 Sept 22
On Wednesday the 7th of September 2022, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO),held a virtual public dialogue: Regional Youth Workshop on Zimbabwean Elections and Migration. Watch here: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1LyxBqMNWbLJN This …
Public Dialogue: Reflections on Women's Political Participation in Southern Africa, and Lessons Learned ahead of the 2023 Elections in Zimbabwe in pursuit of consensus toward SADC action - 1 Sept 2022
On Thursday the 1st of September, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), hosted a virtual public dialogue: Reflections on Women’s Political Participation in Southern Africa, and Lessons Learned ahead of the 2023 Elections in Zimbabwe …
SALO Virtual Public Dialogue on SA-Zim Relations - 18 Aug 2022
On the 18th of August 2022 SALO hosted a Virtual Public Dialogue on SA-Zim Relations. The dialogue explored current South Africa-Zimbabwe relations, especially in the context of the cancellation of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit and with …
Recent trends in South African Zimbabwe policy - 11 Aug 22
On the 11th of August 2022 The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), hosted a virtual public dialogue, Recent trends in South African Zimbabwe policy , including migrant policy, against the backdrop of a recent upsurge in hostility …
Policy Brief on Public Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue: Mozambique - 4 Aug 2022
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The SADC and Rwandan Interventions: One Year On & the forthcoming 42nd SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government - 4 Aug 22
On 4 August 2022, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), hosted a Virtual Public Policy Dialogue on Mozambique one year after the intervention of SADC and Rwandan troops and two weeks before the 42nd SADC Summit of Heads of State and …
Virtual Public Policy Dialogue on Zimbabwe Ahead of the ANC Policy Conference.-27 July 2022
With the termination of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) last year and the looming end-of-year deadline for its enforcement, there is growing concern about the hundreds of thousands of people affected, directly or as family members. The …
Regional and International Consensus on the Conflict in the North of Mozambique
On 1 July 2022, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), hosted a public multi-stakeholder dialogue in order to develop regional and international consensus on the conflict in the north of Mozambique including on underlying drivers and …
Dialogue on Climate Change and the Youth of South Africa
On the 29th of June SALO hosted a dialogue with national youth & student leadership including ANCYL, DASO, NYDA, PASMA, SASCO, SAUS. Young people are not only victims of climate change. They are also valuable contributors to climate action. …
SALO Zimbabwe Civil Society Briefing - 17 June 2022
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a civil society briefing to discuss the recent developments in Zimbabwe, particularly in the run-up to the 2023 national elections. This briefing allowed Zimbabwean civil society leaders to …
SALO Public Multi-stakeholder Dialogue: Mozambique - 10 June 2022
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) hosted a public multi-stakeholder dialogue on the status and development of the ongoing conflict in Mozambique. This dialogue aimed to build regional and international consensus on the conflict in …
SALO Public Dialogue: Building diplomatic responses from South Africa and SADC on Eswatini - 17 May 2022
This dialogue brought together experts, media, civil society actors, activists, and diplomats from Eswatini and the region. The discussion looked at enhancing the understanding of leadership in South Africa and the region of the current …
SALO Public Dialogue: Building a diplomatic response from South Africa and SADC on Eswatini
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), hosted a public multi-stakeholder dialogue on building a diplomatic response from South Africa and SADC on Eswatini on Thursday, 28 April 2022. This dialogue brought together experts, media, civil …
SALO Public Dialogue: Building Regional Civil Society Solidarity on Swaziland - 14 April 2021
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), hosted a public multi-stakeholder dialogue on Building Regional Civil Society Solidarity in eSwatini. The dialogue brought together speakers from civil society, the student movement, trade unions …
Public Dialogue on Eswatini: Building Regional Civil Society Solidarity on Eswatini - 14 April 2022
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SALO Public Dialogue on Zimbabwe - 5 April 2022
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), hosted a public multi-stakeholder dialogue on the recent March 2022 by-elections and expectations for the 2023 General Elections. This dialogue discussed the environment ahead of the 26th of March …
SALO Public Dialogue: The Future of eSwatini: Progress towards a Dialogue Process? - 24 March 2022
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), hosted a public multi-stakeholder dialogue on The Future of eSwatini: Progress towards a Dialogue Process? The dialogue brought together speakers from civil society, the student movement, trade …
Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on current issues facing migrants in South Africa - 15 March 2022
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), in partnership with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, is hosting a public multi-stakeholder dialogue on current issues facing migrants in South Africa including the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits and …
