Policy dialogues
Reports from SALO’s dialogues, where government, civil society and international partners meet in a safe space to work through a crisis.
South Africa’s Land Reform: Drawing Lessons from Zimbabwe
DATE: Thursday 14th November 2019 TIME: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm VENUE: Sierra Burgers Park Hotel, 424 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria Facilitator: Dr Phillan Zamchiya (D. Phil, Oxford University), UWC: PLAAS Co-facilitator: **Dr Tara Polzer …
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on South Africa, SADC and the 20th Anniversary of UNSCR 1325 - Shared Goals on a way forward for the Women, Peace and Security Agenda
DATE: Thursday 7th November 2019 TIME: (09H30 registration) 10H00-13H00 followed by lunch VENUE: Sierra Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria Please RSVP info@salo.org.za SALO would like to thank the High Commission of Canada in South Africa for …
Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Xenophobia and the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill
On Friday the 18th of October 2019 SALO and Action Support Centre co-hosted a Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on Xenophobia and the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill. Keynote speaker: John Jeffery, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional …
Student Dialogue on the Current Conflict between Foreign Nationals and SA Citizens in Gauteng - 11 Sept 2019
" The dialogue was graced with young and vibrant individuals including foreign nationals. A truly diverse and multistakeholder dialogue. @salo_info#XenophobiaInSouthAfrica" - Lindiwe Mthembu (participant)
SALO facilitated dialogue on Sexual Gender-Based Violence -5 Sept 2019
On Thursday 5 September, SALO’s Research and Liaison Officer Milisuthando Mbete facilitated a dialogue on Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Pretoria’s inner city central’s ANC Ward 56 Branch. The speakers represented the the ANC …
HUMAN SECURITY IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: PROSPECTS AND PERSPECTIVES - Thursday 23 May 2019
On the occasion of her visit to South Africa, Ms Valerie Petitpierre, ICRC Head of Delegation in the Central African Republic. SALO and the ICRC hosted a Discussion Seminar on: HUMAN SECURITY IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC: PROSPECTS AND …
A consultation with Transgender people and organisations representing them
The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons and especially transgender persons are facing a huge challenge of constant violation in South Africa, Africa and elsewhere in the world. Transgender persons …
Public dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill - 11th March 2019
Venue: Leslie Social Science 2B, Upper campus, UCT Program Director: Esihle Madyibi, SRC Social Responsiveness Co-ordinator On 11th March 2019 the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) facilitated a dialogue on Hate Crimes and Hate Speech …
International Womens Day Event - 8 March 2019
As part of International Womens Day, SALO and DIRCO co-hosted an incredible event in solidarity with the women of Western Sahara. On the 8th of March 2019, the Government of South Africa, joined by members of the diplomatic corps, civil …
Community Dialogue - 21 February 2019
Great community engagement at Ruabohahale school. Talking about #racism, #xenophobia , #gbv and #LGBTQIA issues in south Africa engaging with young people and community activists. Thanks so much to @IrlEmbPretoria for their support – 21 Feb …
Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill - 29 January 2019
On Tuesday 29th January 2019 the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) facilitated Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill at Sierra Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria. The dialogue was part of the ongoing series of …
Community Dialogue in Mamelodi - 13 Dec 2018
On 13th of December 2018 the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a dialogue on gender-based violence (GBV), LGBTQI, xenophobia, hate crimes and hate speech in Mamelodi. The dialogue was part of the ongoing series of engagements by …
Zimbabwe Dialogue - 5 Dec 2018
In partnership with the Norwegian Embassy and Norwegian People’s Aid, SALO is hosting a diplomatic briefing on Zimbabwe and current issues.
“REGIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY ISSUES” JHB multi-stakeholder workshop
On 26 November 2018, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) together with the Norwegian Embassy hosted a multi-stakeholder workshop entitled ‘Regional Peace and Security Issues’. The Minister of Small and Medium Business Development and …
Multi-stakeholder dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill - 20 Nov 2018
6 Spin Street, Cape Town CBD (near Parliament) On the 20th of November 2018, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) with direct support from the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria, hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the Hate Crimes and …
WHITHER ZIMBABWE?: POST-ELECTION DIALOGUE - 1 Nov 2018, JHB
The new government of Zimbabwe has a huge challenge of making economic and political reforms in order to resolve the deep systemic challenges facing the country. Some key changes are needed in various sectors and institutions to align with …
Closing Ceremony Post-BRICS Civil Society Consultation - 19th October 2018
VENUE: Sunnyside Park Hotel, Johannesburg Speakers: Mr Mandla Hadebe, Civil BRICS Secretariat Mr M Basadien, BRICS & FOCAC Director, Branch: Asia & Middle East, DIRCO Facilitator: Dr Showers Mawowa, Southern African Liaison Office
MORGAN TSVANGIRAI LEGACY SEMINAR - 10 July 2018
The evident love and grief of millions of Zimbabweans across political divide for their former Prime Minister, after his passing on 14 February 2018, has affirmed his standing as a towering figure in Zimbabwe’s history. Tsvangirai, a former …
Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill - 28 June 2018
Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill Pretoria, 28 June 2018 Keynote speaker: Hon. John Jeffery, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development On the 28th of June 2018, SALO in partnership with the …
SALO COMMUNITY DIALOGUE - 9 April 2018
A discussion on the state of Human Rights in general, and gender-based violence in particular, on the occasion of the visit of Kees van Baar, Human Rights Ambassador of the Netherlands, Rochus Pronk, Head of the Human Rights Team, Geneva, …
