https://www.salo.org.za/formats/salo-highlights/Recent content in SALO highlights on Southern African Liaison OfficeHugo -- gohugo.ioen-zaTue, 16 Jun 2026 15:04:19 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/youth-day-2026-reflecting-on-50-years-since-the-soweto-uprising/Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:04:17 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/youth-day-2026-reflecting-on-50-years-since-the-soweto-uprising/As South Africa commemorates Youth Day on 16 June 2026 and marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Soweto Uprising, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) joins the nation in honouring the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the young people who helped shape the country’s democratic future.https://www.salo.org.za/world-day-against-child-labour-2026-red-card-to-child-labour-fair-play-for-children-decent-work-for-adults-12-june-2026/Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:19:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-day-against-child-labour-2026-red-card-to-child-labour-fair-play-for-children-decent-work-for-adults-12-june-2026/On June 12, the world observes World Day Against Child Labour under a powerful new slogan:“Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults.” Just like a red card stops play in a match, this year’s theme emphasises that child labour is unacceptable and must be halted immediately.https://www.salo.org.za/lwazi-somya-dirco-saiia-symposium-25-may-2026/Mon, 25 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/lwazi-somya-dirco-saiia-symposium-25-may-2026/Mr Lwazi Somya, the Manager of Policy, Advocacy, and Stakeholder Engagement and a Senior Researcher at the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), served as a panellist at the Pre-Budget Vote Engagement public symposium. This event was hosted by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation in collaboration with the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).https://www.salo.org.za/what-africa-day-reminds-us-25-may-2026/Mon, 25 May 2026 09:26:42 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/what-africa-day-reminds-us-25-may-2026/Africa Day isn’t just a commemoration, it’s a reminder. A reminder that Africa is not a monolith, but a magnificent mosaic of 54 nations, over 2,000 languages, and countless stories of resilience, creativity, and courage. It reminds us that unity does not mean sameness.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia-at-the-heart-of-democracy/Sun, 17 May 2026 02:33:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia-at-the-heart-of-democracy/IDAHOBIT is celebrated every 17 May to mark the 1990 decision by the World Health Organisation to remove homosexuality from its International Classification of Diseases. This landmark affirmed that who you love is not an illness. Still, more than three decades later, the global picture is deeply uneven.https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-workers-day-honouring-labour-and-achievement-2/Fri, 01 May 2026 08:59:11 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-workers-day-honouring-labour-and-achievement-2/Workers’ Day, observed on 1st May each year, is a global celebration dedicated to honouring the contributions and rights of workers. Also known as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day, this day recognises the struggles, achievements, and dignity of labourers across all industrieshttps://www.salo.org.za/freedom-day-honouring-liberty-unity-and-progress-27-april/Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:07:02 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/freedom-day-honouring-liberty-unity-and-progress-27-april/Freedom Day, observed annually on 27 April, is one of South Africa’s most significant public holidays. It commemorates the first democratic elections held in 1994, when all citizens, regardless of race—were allowed to vote for the first time. This historic day marked the official end of apartheid, a brutal system of racial segregation and oppression that denied basic rights to Black South Africans for decades.https://www.salo.org.za/international-transgender-day-of-visibility-31-march-2/Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:32:59 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-transgender-day-of-visibility-31-march-2/Visibility, Safety, Dignity and Equal Rights for All Recognition, inclusion, and dignity are fundamental to building just and equitable societies. Today, we shine a light on the resilience, leadership, and contributions of transgender and gender-diverse people across all sectors from education and healthcare to business, arts, activism, and community development.https://www.salo.org.za/why-the-international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims-matters/Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:03:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/why-the-international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims-matters/March 24, 2026, is a reminder that no society can truly heal without confronting its past. The right to the truth empowers victims, strengthens the rule of law, and prevents impunity. Whether through supporting human rights defenders, amplifying victims’ voices, or advocating for transparency, everyone has a role to play.https://www.salo.org.za/human-rights-day-2026-30-years-of-making-human-dignity-real/Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:33:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/human-rights-day-2026-30-years-of-making-human-dignity-real/On 21 March 2026, South Africa commemorates Human Rights Day—a solemn reminder of the Sharpeville Massacre in 1960, where apartheid police killed 69 peaceful protesters. This day honours the immense sacrifice of those who fought for the freedoms and democracy we enjoy today.https://www.salo.org.za/mx-nxumalo-gensouth-geneva-feb-2026/Sat, 28 Feb 2026 17:43:58 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/mx-nxumalo-gensouth-geneva-feb-2026/Mx. Busisiwe Nxumalo is pictured (first from the left in the front row) with participants and contributors of the GenSouth 2026 program, gathered in Geneva. They came together to advance new perspectives from the Global South on the future of multilateralism, fostering dialogue on equitable governance, climate justice, global security, and financial reform.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-6-february-2026/Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:07:41 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-6-february-2026/The theme for 6 February 2026, “Towards 2030: No End To FGM Without Sustained Commitment and Investment,” underscores the urgent need for long-term, collective action. Achieving the goal of eliminating FGM by 2030 requires sustained political leadership, strong systems, adequate financial resources, community mobilisation, reliable data, and platforms that centre and act on the voices of girls and survivors.https://www.salo.org.za/salos-dr-tawanda-sachikonye-presenting-on-south-africas-2025-g20-presidency-for-the-africa-studies-centers-asc-109th-seminar-2025/Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:47:35 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salos-dr-tawanda-sachikonye-presenting-on-south-africas-2025-g20-presidency-for-the-africa-studies-centers-asc-109th-seminar-2025/Dr Tawanda Sachikonye was invited to present on South Africa’s 2025 G20 Presidency for the Africa Studies Center’s (ASC) 109th seminar. The ASC is based at Tokyo’s University of Foreign Affairs, and is one of Japan’s premier African studies institutions.https://www.salo.org.za/16-days-of-activism-for-no-violence-against-women-and-children-2/Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:40:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/16-days-of-activism-for-no-violence-against-women-and-children-2/The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children closely aligns with SALO’s core values and its long-standing commitment to advancing human rights, dignity, and social justice. Addressing gender-based violence is central to building inclusive and democratic societies and is closely connected to SALO’s broader work on equality, protection, and the rights of marginalised communities.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-democracy-15-september/Mon, 15 Sep 2025 05:07:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-democracy-15-september/The International Day of Democracy, observed every year on the 15th of September, was established by the United Nations in 2007 to celebrate and promote the principles of democracy worldwide. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of participation, transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights as the foundations of democratic governance.https://www.salo.org.za/world-humanitarian-day-19-aug/Tue, 19 Aug 2025 06:04:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-humanitarian-day-19-aug/Observed annually on 19 August, World Humanitarian Day is an international commemoration dedicated to honouring humanitarian workers, particularly those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. The day was established in remembrance of the 2003 bombing of the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, which claimed the lives of 22 people, including Sergio Vieira de Mello, the United Nations’ chief humanitarian in Iraq.https://www.salo.org.za/world-refugee-day-a-global-call-for-solidarity/Fri, 20 Jun 2025 11:03:55 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-refugee-day-a-global-call-for-solidarity/Every year on June 20, the international community observes World Refugee Day, a United Nations-designated day dedicated to honouring the courage and resilience of refugees worldwide. The day serves as a reminder of their rights, struggles, and aspirations as they seek safety and rebuild their lives.https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-workers-day-honouring-labour-and-achievement/Thu, 01 May 2025 06:47:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-workers-day-honouring-labour-and-achievement/Workers’ Day, observed on 1st May each year, is a global celebration dedicated to honouring the contributions and rights of workers. Also known as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day, this day recognises the struggles, achievements, and dignity of labourers across all industrieshttps://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-freedom-day-honouring-liberty-unity-and-progress-27-april/Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:57:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-freedom-day-honouring-liberty-unity-and-progress-27-april/Freedom Day, observed annually on 27 April, is one of South Africa’s most significant public holidays. It commemorates the first democratic elections held in 1994, when all citizens, regardless of race—were allowed to vote for the first time. This historic day marked the official end of apartheid, a brutal system of racial segregation and oppression that denied basic rights to Black South Africans for decades.https://www.salo.org.za/international-transgender-day-of-visibility-31-march/Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:46:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-transgender-day-of-visibility-31-march/Today we commemorate Trans Day of Visibility, which falls every year and is celebrated internationally on 31 March. This day is an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the contributions of transgender and gender-diverse individuals in our society and to raise awareness of the challenges and discrimination that they face.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims-march-24/Mon, 24 Mar 2025 23:39:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims-march-24/Each year on this day, we honour the memory of victims of gross human rights violations and those who have dedicated—and even sacrificed—their lives in the fight for justice and dignity. This observance pays special tribute to Monsignor Óscar Arnulfo Romero, who was assassinated on March 24, 1980, for his courageous efforts to denounce human rights violations and defend the dignity of the most vulnerable in El Salvador.https://www.salo.org.za/60-years-of-progress-in-human-rights-and-equality/Fri, 21 Mar 2025 12:37:33 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/60-years-of-progress-in-human-rights-and-equality/March 21 marks both Human Rights Day in South Africa and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination globally. In 2025, the day holds special significance as it commemorates 60 years since the adoption of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-fgm/Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:06:51 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-fgm/On February 6th, the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed. This day provides an opportunity to highlight progress and raise awareness to end this harmful practice and to amplify survivor voices and accelerate efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation by 2030.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-board-member-molly-dhlamini-on-sabc-news-democracy30/Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:52:05 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-board-member-molly-dhlamini-on-sabc-news-democracy30/SALO Board Member Molly Dhlamini discussing South African Peace Missions on the continent since 1994 on SABC News’ Democracy30. Watch Full Episode here:https://www.salo.org.za/national-womens-day/Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:01:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/national-womens-day/On 9 August 1956, thousands of South African women united against the apartheid pass laws, challenging restrictions on black people’s freedom. Their courage marked a pivotal moment in our fight for equality.#NationalWomensDay#WomensDay1956#Equality#SALOhttps://www.salo.org.za/salo-manager-mr-lwazi-somya-forming-part-of-an-expert-civil-society-panel-at-a-symposium-organised-by-dirco-and-the-south-african-institute-of-international-affairs-saiia/Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:54:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-manager-mr-lwazi-somya-forming-part-of-an-expert-civil-society-panel-at-a-symposium-organised-by-dirco-and-the-south-african-institute-of-international-affairs-saiia/The Southern African Liaison Office’s (SALO) Manager of Policy, Stakeholder Engagement, and Senior Researcher, Mr. Lwazi Somya, had the honour of forming part of an expert civil society panel at a Symposium organised by DIRCO and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA).https://www.salo.org.za/africa-day-25-may-2024/Sat, 25 May 2024 12:09:58 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/africa-day-25-may-2024/May is celebrated as Africa Month, commemorating the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in 1963. The OAU, now succeeded by the African Union, alongside all countries on the continent and members of the African diaspora, observes Africa Day annually on 25 May and throughout Africa Month.https://www.salo.org.za/the-international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-06-feb-2024/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:06:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation-06-feb-2024/2024 Theme: Her Voice. Her Future The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed annually on February 6th to raise public awareness about the harmful practice and encourage its abandonment. FGM is a form of severe violence that harms women and girls across the globe physically, psychologically, and sexually.https://www.salo.org.za/international-human-solidarity-day-20-december-2023/Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:16:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-human-solidarity-day-20-december-2023/International Human Solidarity Day, observed on 20 December, is an international annual unity day of the United Nations and its member states. The General Assembly, on 22 December 2005, by Resolution 60/209, identified solidarity as one of the fundamental and universal values that should underlie relations between peoples in the twenty-first century, and in that regard, decided to proclaim International Human Solidarity Day 20 December each year.https://www.salo.org.za/international-human-rights-day-10-december-2023/Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:41:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-human-rights-day-10-december-2023/International Human Rights Day is celebrated annually on 10 December. It marks the Assembly’s anniversary of adopting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. 10 December 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of one of the world’s most groundbreaking global pledges: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which enshrines the inalienable rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being (regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status).https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2/Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:17:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-2/SALO commemorates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December 2023) (IPID) to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities at every level of society, as stated by the UNGA in 1992 under resolution 47/3. SALO acknowledges the contributions people with disabilities make to all communities under the 2023 theme of ‘United in action to rescue and achieve sustainable development goals for, with and by persons with disabilities’.https://www.salo.org.za/16-days-of-activism-for-no-violence-against-women-and-children/Sat, 25 Nov 2023 14:54:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/16-days-of-activism-for-no-violence-against-women-and-children/Acknowledging the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. As we mark the 25th anniversary of South Africa’s participation in the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign, it’s crucial to reflect on our collective role in this global movement.https://www.salo.org.za/media-statement-issued-by-the-department-of-international-relations-and-cooperation-30-oct-2023/Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:53:11 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/media-statement-issued-by-the-department-of-international-relations-and-cooperation-30-oct-2023/South Africa calls for a rapid protection force to protect the civilian population in Palestine from further bombardment Save the Children has reported that the number of children killed in Gaza over the last three weeks has surpassed the annual number of children killed across all the world’s conflict zones since 2019.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-the-girl-child-11-oct-2023/Wed, 11 Oct 2023 08:33:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-the-girl-child-11-oct-2023/“Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being” The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated globally on October 11th every year. This day serves as a reminder of the limitless potential and empowerment of girls across the world. It is crucial to recognise and nurture the dreams, aspirations, and talents of girls of all ages.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-democracy-2023/Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:27:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-democracy-2023/Every year, on 15 September, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and parliaments worldwide celebrate the ‘International Day of Democracy’, declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007. This day corresponds with the adoption of a Universal Declaration on Democracy by the IPU in September 1997, affirming the principles of democracy, the elements and exercise of democratic government, and the global scope of democracy.https://www.salo.org.za/world-refugee-day-2023-hope-away-from-home/Tue, 20 Jun 2023 12:54:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-refugee-day-2023-hope-away-from-home/World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. Each year, it falls on the 20th of June and celebrates the strength and courage of people forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution.https://www.salo.org.za/16-june-1976-youth-day/Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:19:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/16-june-1976-youth-day/The biggest misconception about Youth Day in South Africa is that it has been termed the ‘Soweto Uprising’, in other words, that 1976 was a Soweto struggle. In truth, 1976 was a classroom and lingua struggle for all the youths in South Africa who were against being taught in the language Afrikaans.https://www.salo.org.za/africa-day-25-may-2023/Thu, 25 May 2023 03:15:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/africa-day-25-may-2023/May is recognised as Africa Month and commemorates the continent’s founding of the then Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Africa Day is celebrated every year on 25th May and is an opportunity to celebrate African diversity and success and highlight the cultural and economic potential of the African continent.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia-idahotb-17-may-2023/Wed, 17 May 2023 08:31:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia-idahotb-17-may-2023/2023 Theme: “Together Always: United in Diversity”. 17 May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The day commemorates the 1990 decision by the World Health Organisation to remove homosexuality from the list of mental disorders. The day is celebrated in over 130 countries, including 37 where same-sex acts are illegal.https://www.salo.org.za/freedom-day-27-april-2023/Thu, 27 Apr 2023 08:08:19 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/freedom-day-27-april-2023/National Freedom Day is a public holiday celebrated on 27 April in South Africa that celebrates freedom and commemorates the first post-apartheid elections held in 1994. It is significant because it marks the end of over three hundred years of colonialism, segregation and white minority rule and the establishment of a new democratic government led by Nelson Mandela and a new state subject to a new constitution.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-reflection-7-april-23/Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:31:29 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-reflection-7-april-23/On 7 April, the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is commemorated. This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly. The date marks the beginning of the genocide perpetrated against members of the Tutsi minority by the Hutu extremist-led government.https://www.salo.org.za/international-transgender-day-of-visibility-2/Fri, 31 Mar 2023 08:40:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-transgender-day-of-visibility-2/31 March is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV or Trans Day of Visibility) - a day that celebrates transgender people’s contributions to society and raises awareness of discrimination encountered by transgender people globally. A transgender activist, Rachel Crandall of Michigan, founded the day in 2009 as a response to the lack of LGBTQIA+ recognition for transgender people, citing the frustration that the only transgender-centred day was known as the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which mourned the murders of transgender people but failed to acknowledge and celebrate living transgender people.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth/Fri, 24 Mar 2023 11:52:59 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth/On 24 March, the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims is observed. The day sheds light on the right to truth for the family members of those who have been victimised and subject to gross human rights violations.https://www.salo.org.za/elimination-of-racial-discrimination-21-march/Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:51:28 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/elimination-of-racial-discrimination-21-march/The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution 2142 (XXI), adopted on 26 October 1966, proclaimed 21 March the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The annual International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination commemorates the day the police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid “pass laws”.https://www.salo.org.za/21-march-human-rights-day/Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:46:19 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/21-march-human-rights-day/#Leave NoOneBehind - walk for your rights. Human Rights Day in South Africa is historically linked with 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville and Kwa Langa. On that day, 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in protest against Apartheid’s Pass laws.https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day-8-march-2023/Wed, 08 Mar 2023 08:20:39 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day-8-march-2023/2023 Theme: DigitalALL: “Innovation and technology for gender equality” On March 8th, International Women’s Day (IWD) recognises women’s achievements in social, economic, cultural and political areas while advocating for gender parity. As a result of the first commemoration of International Women’s Day, held on 8 March1975, organisations such as the United Nations have become the primary sponsors of the day, marking it with an appropriate theme to recognise women’s achievements both culturally, politically, and economically.https://www.salo.org.za/world-day-of-social-justice/Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:53:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-day-of-social-justice/2023 Theme: “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice” The World Day of Social Justice is observed annually on February 20th to raise awareness about social justice and contribute to the fight against poverty, inequality, and exclusion. “Overcoming Barriers and Unleashing Opportunities for Social Justice” is the theme for World Day of Social Justice 2023.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-public-tribute-for-the-late-advocate-thulani-maseko-16-feb-2022/Thu, 16 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-public-tribute-for-the-late-advocate-thulani-maseko-16-feb-2022/Thulani was brutally assassinated at his home on the 21st of January 2023. At the time of his death, he was the chairperson of the Multi-Stakeholders Forum (MSF), a grouping of civil society organisations pushing for inclusive national dialogue to address the Eswatini socio-economic and political crisis.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-public-dialogue-on-eswatini-16-feb-2023/Sun, 12 Feb 2023 15:36:48 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-public-dialogue-on-eswatini-16-feb-2023/The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO), invites you to a public dialogue on eSwatini. Date: Thursday, 16 February 2023 Time: 11:00 to 13:00 (CAT) Venue: Zoom. Click here to register. Further details on the event and panel will be communicated in the coming dayshttps://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation/Mon, 06 Feb 2023 11:59:03 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-zero-tolerance-for-female-genital-mutilation/2023 Theme: “Accelerating Investment to End FGM” Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) was officially declared a “Zero Tolerance Public Health Issue” on February 6th 2012. Internationally, FGM is recognised as an extreme form of discrimination against women and girls. The act reflects deep-seated inequalities between the sexes.https://www.salo.org.za/norwegian-peoples-aid-partners-meeting/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:58:58 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/norwegian-peoples-aid-partners-meeting/SALO attended the Norwegian People’s Aid Partner’s meeting in Muldersdrift from 29-30 November which was co-hosted by the Socio-Economic Rights Institute and Mining Affected Communities United in Action. We heard from Wastepickers/Reclaimers about their daily lives and struggles including how they are organised and how their work impacts climate and the environment.https://www.salo.org.za/reception-at-the-austrian-ambassadors-residence-pretoria/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 09:55:59 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/reception-at-the-austrian-ambassadors-residence-pretoria/After receiving the Intercultural Achievement Award 2022 for the category ‘Recent Events’ in Vienna, the Austrian Ambassador, Romana Königsbrun, hosted a reception for SALO and diplomats at her residence in Pretoria to celebrate the award. Our project facilitates dialogues to combat racism and xenophobia in communities.https://www.salo.org.za/african-policy-circle/Mon, 19 Dec 2022 07:51:08 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/african-policy-circle/SALO’s Milis’uthando Mbete attended the 14th African Policy Circle Conference in Lagos, Nigeria. She moderated the session on Challenges to democracy: Case Studies from Nigeria, Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa. She gave a presentation on South African challenges to democracy.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-visit-to-mozambique-nov-22/Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:55:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-visit-to-mozambique-nov-22/In November, SALO visited Maputo and met with various stakeholders including leading civil society partners, the Church, the diplomatic community and others. Featured picture (from top left clockwise): SALO with the Institute for Multiparty Democracy (IMD-Mozambique); the Bishop of Niassa, Bishop Manuel Ernesto; Prof Adriano Nuvunga and the High Commissioner of South Africa to Mozambique, His Excellency General (Retd) Siphiwe Nyanda.https://www.salo.org.za/world-childrens-day-2022-theme-inclusion-for-every-child/Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:13:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-childrens-day-2022-theme-inclusion-for-every-child/On 20 November every year, World Children’s Day is celebrated to promote international togetherness and awareness among children worldwide, and to enhance the welfare of children. It was first observed as Universal Children’s Day in 1954. On World Children’s Day, UNICEF promotes action for children, by children.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-awarded-intercultural-achievement-recent-events-award/Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:40:41 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-awarded-intercultural-achievement-recent-events-award/SALO is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Intercultural Achievement Recent Events Award for its project: “South African Foreign & Migrant Policy and Xenophobia” by the Austrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This award honours successful and innovative civil society projects in the field of intercultural and interreligious dialogue.https://www.salo.org.za/pride-day-13-october-2022/Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:18:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/pride-day-13-october-2022/History of the South African Pride Month Pride Day is celebrated annually on 13 October. On the 13th of October 1990, more than 800 people joined a march organised by the Gay and Lesbian Organisation of the Witwatersrand (GLOW) in Johannesburg.https://www.salo.org.za/sas-migration-policy-interview/Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:18:23 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/sas-migration-policy-interview/SALO’s Lwazi Somya and Phillip Dexter from the Pan African Institute of Socialism spoke to Newzroom Afrika about SA’s migration policy ahead of the ANC Policy Conference.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2/Tue, 11 Oct 2022 07:53:51 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-the-girl-child-2/“Our time is now—our rights, our future” The International Day of the Girl Child focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights. On October 11th 2022, we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the International Day of the Girl (IDG).https://www.salo.org.za/heritage-day-24-sept-22/Sat, 24 Sep 2022 13:01:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/heritage-day-24-sept-22/Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) recognises and celebrates #HeritageDay, which is part of our cultural wealth as the nation. 24 September is a significant day in South Africa because it is a day that seeks to promote cultural diversity, different beliefs and traditions, in a broader context of the nation that belongs to all its people.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-democracy/Thu, 15 Sep 2022 07:19:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-democracy/The International Day of Democracy is an annual event that has been happening for 10 years. In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly declared September 15 to be the International Day of Democracy. The day was founded on the 20th anniversary of the first International Conference of the New or Restored Democracies, which promoted global democracy.https://www.salo.org.za/world-humanitarian-day-19-aug-22/Fri, 19 Aug 2022 12:06:14 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-humanitarian-day-19-aug-22/19 August was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as World Humanitarian Day, five years after a bomb attack in 2003 on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq, killed 22 humanitarian aid workers. The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, Sergio Vieira de Mello, was among those who lost their lives.https://www.salo.org.za/international-youth-day-12-aug-22/Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:30:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-youth-day-12-aug-22/The celebration of International Youth Day was started in 2000 by the United Nations to recognise the efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. On 12 August of each year, we remember and acknowledge the difficulties facing the youth including issues such as inadequate education, mental illness, and unemployment.https://www.salo.org.za/peoples-summit-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-aug-2022/Thu, 11 Aug 2022 08:20:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/peoples-summit-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-aug-2022/SALO’s Munjodzi Mutandiri at the People’s Summit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Augusthttps://www.salo.org.za/national-womens-day-9-aug-2022/Tue, 09 Aug 2022 07:32:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/national-womens-day-9-aug-2022/National Women’s Day commemorates the anniversary of the Great Women’s march of On August 9, 1956, about 20,000 women protested the extension of the Pass Laws to women and marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to oppose legislation that was meant to tighten apartheid’s control over black women in the cities Women’s Month is a celebration of the pioneers of the women’s movement in this country, which dates back to 1913, as well as the tens of thousands of women who marched on that day in 1956.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-stands-in-solidarity-with-saitf-and-seri-sa/Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:39:04 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-stands-in-solidarity-with-saitf-and-seri-sa/SALO-Statement-in-solidarity-with-SERIDownloadhttps://www.salo.org.za/nelson-mandela-day/Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:21:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/nelson-mandela-day/The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared July 18 as Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of his contributions to the culture of peace and freedom. In the resolution that established this international day, the UNGA acknowledged Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity in conflict resolution, race relations, human rights promotion, reconciliation, gender equality, children’s rights, poverty alleviation, and social justice.https://www.salo.org.za/norwegian-peoples-aid-monitoring-evaluation-july-2022/Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:19:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/norwegian-peoples-aid-monitoring-evaluation-july-2022/SALO’s Noluvuyo Mjoli and Ineke Stemmet attended the Norwegian People’s Aid Monitoring & Evaluation Training in Julyhttps://www.salo.org.za/20-june-refugee-day/Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:55:55 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/20-june-refugee-day/On 4 December 2000, the United Nations (together with 100 other countries) decided to dedicate 20 June of every year as an international Refugees Day. The day honours the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home countries to escape conflict, terrorism, persecution, or disasters.https://www.salo.org.za/youth-day-16-june-2022/Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:22:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/youth-day-16-june-2022/SALO remembers and celebrates Youth Day. On 16 June 1976 more than 20 000 pupils from Soweto protested the Bantu Education system. This protest led to approximately 700 people being killed brutally by the police, many of them youth. In 1975 protests started in African schools after a directive from the then Bantu Education Department that Afrikaans had to be used on an equal basis with English as a language of instruction in secondary schools.https://www.salo.org.za/international-pride-month/Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:48:36 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-pride-month/The LGBTIAQ+ community and allies observe international Pride Month to celebrate identities and accomplishments and reflect on the struggle for equality. June marks the police raid that promoted the Stonewall riots in 1969. The Stonewall riots, also known as the Stonewall uprising, included a series of demonstrations held by members of the LGBTIAQ+ community on 28 June 1969 in New York.https://www.salo.org.za/africa-day-2/Wed, 25 May 2022 07:57:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/africa-day-2/Africa Day was founded in 1963. This date marks the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), the precursor of the African Union (AU). It celebrates both African unity as well as all the diverse cultures on this amazing continent.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia/Tue, 17 May 2022 12:08:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia/Today we observe International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. It is a day to highlight violence and discrimination faced by the LGBTIAQ+ community We must continue to raise international awareness for queer rights to be recognised as human rights all over the world.https://www.salo.org.za/happy-freedom-day-2/Wed, 27 Apr 2022 09:05:27 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/happy-freedom-day-2/Today marks commemoration of the first democratic elections held in South Africa on the 27th of April in 1994. This day is now called Freedom Day. These were first post-apartheid national elections to be held in South Africa where anyone could vote regardless of race.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-reflection-on-the-1994-genocide-against-the-tutsi-in-rwanda/Thu, 07 Apr 2022 12:54:46 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-reflection-on-the-1994-genocide-against-the-tutsi-in-rwanda/On 07 April UNESCO commemorates the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. The day was established in 2003 by the UN. The date marks the beginning of the genocide perpetrated by the Hutu extremist-led government.https://www.salo.org.za/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/Thu, 31 Mar 2022 18:11:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-transgender-day-of-visibility/While there are holidays commemorating transgender people who have suffered, International Transgender Day of Visibility focuses on more of the positive aspects of what being transgender means. On this particular day, 31 March of each year, there is a special tribute to trans and non-binary people’s accomplishments in the struggle against transphobic discrimination and violence.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims/Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:24:42 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-for-the-right-to-the-truth-concerning-gross-human-rights-violations-and-for-the-dignity-of-victims/March 24 of each year is marked as the International Day for the Right to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims. On this particular day, we honour those who have lost their lives fighting for human rights, particularly the right to truth.https://www.salo.org.za/the-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination-2022-theme-voices-for-action-against-racism/Mon, 21 Mar 2022 08:35:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination-2022-theme-voices-for-action-against-racism/On March 21 the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed On that day in 1960, police opened fire at a peaceful demonstration against the apartheid pass laws in Sharpeville, South Africa. 69 people were killed and 180 were injured.https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-human-rights-day-2/Mon, 21 Mar 2022 07:51:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-human-rights-day-2/The 21st of March is a very important day in South Africa as it is linked with what happened on the date of 21 March 1960, and the events of Sharpeville. On that day, 69 people died and 180 were wounded when police fired on a peaceful crowd that had gathered in protest against the Pass laws.https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day-2022-theme-gender-equality-today-for-a-sustainable-tomorrow/Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:23:48 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day-2022-theme-gender-equality-today-for-a-sustainable-tomorrow/Image: Women-in-Côte-dIvoire-Celebrate-International-Womens-Day-by-United-Nations-Photo-is-licensed-under-CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0.jpg International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8 to commemorate the political, cultural, and socioeconomic achievements of women. This day brings attention to issues such as abuse against women, gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence. The 2022 UN theme is “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”.https://www.salo.org.za/world-social-justice-day-2022-theme-achieving-social-justice-through-formal-employment/Sun, 20 Feb 2022 06:07:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-social-justice-day-2022-theme-achieving-social-justice-through-formal-employment/20 February is observed as the World Day of Social Justice (also referred to as Social Justice Equality Day). In June 2008, the International Labour Organisation adopted the Social Justice for a Fair Globalization Declaration to bring forward this important celebration.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-cape-town-pride-week/Sat, 19 Feb 2022 10:14:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-cape-town-pride-week/For Cape Town Pride Week, SALO’s Busi Nxumalo participated at the Release of the Report on Conversion Practice and Theories in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.https://www.salo.org.za/happy-holidays-and-stay-safe/Wed, 22 Dec 2021 16:39:28 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/happy-holidays-and-stay-safe/SALO is closed from 23 December 2021 to 4 January 2022 You can read about our work here: https://linktr.ee/SouthernAfricanLiaisonOffice Happy holidays and stay safe!https://www.salo.org.za/day-of-reconciliation/Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:49:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/day-of-reconciliation/On 16 December we celebrate the Day of Reconciliation. This day has been recognized since 1995 as it was created to mark the end of apartheid in our country. This date was chosen specifically as a means of fostering unity and reconciliation because it bears significance to both African and Afrikaner cultures.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-last-quarterly-newsletter-december-2021/Tue, 14 Dec 2021 09:30:08 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-last-quarterly-newsletter-december-2021/SALO is ending off the year with our last quarterly newsletter. In this newsletter, we highlight some of the work SALO has done over the past quarter, and other relevant content related to our work and interests. Read it here: https://mailchi.https://www.salo.org.za/human-rights-day-10-dec-2021/Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:37:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/human-rights-day-10-dec-2021/10 December is celebrated as Human Rights Day. The Day marks the anniversary of the UN Assembly’s adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. This year’s Human Rights Day’s theme centres around ‘Equality’ and Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.https://www.salo.org.za/the-southern-african-liaison-office-salutes-the-late-ebrahim-ebrahim/Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:55:11 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-southern-african-liaison-office-salutes-the-late-ebrahim-ebrahim/https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities/Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:18:16 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities/3 December was proclaimed as International Day of Persons with Disabilities by the United Nations in 1992 and is observed annually. The aim of this day is to raise awareness of the issues faced by persons living with disabilities in every aspect of social, political, economic and cultural life.https://www.salo.org.za/world-aids-day/Wed, 01 Dec 2021 08:09:37 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-aids-day/Since 1988, 1 December is celebrated as World AIDS Day. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the AIDS pandemic that is caused by the spread of the HIV infection. It is a day to reflect on the losses caused by the disease and to mourn those who have died.https://www.salo.org.za/16-days-of-activism/Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:18:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/16-days-of-activism/The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based violence happens every year between 25 November and 10 December. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the campaign with the theme focusing on ending femicide under the hashtag #LetsEndFemicide. According to the World Health Organisation, femicide is “generally understood to involve intentional murder of women because they are women.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-board-chair-giving-opening-address-16-nov-2021/Sat, 20 Nov 2021 08:01:24 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-board-chair-giving-opening-address-16-nov-2021/SALO Board Chair, Bishop Rubin Phillip, is giving the opening address at the Norwegian People’s Aid partners meeting in Durban – 16 November, 2021https://www.salo.org.za/world-childrens-day-20-nov-2021/Sat, 20 Nov 2021 01:18:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-childrens-day-20-nov-2021/Header Image: “celebration of World Children’s Day & 30 years of the Convention on the Rights of the Child.” by UNICEF Ethiopia is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Today is World Children’s Day. This day was first established in 1954 and is celebrated on 20 November each year, according to UNICEF, to encourage international togetherness and improving children’s welfare.https://www.salo.org.za/transgender-awareness-week-13-19-november/Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:15:12 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/transgender-awareness-week-13-19-november/13 to 19 November is Transgender Awareness Week which seeks to help increase the visibility of transgender persons and address the myriad issues faced by the community. The week is a lead up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November which honours the memory of transgender people whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence in that year.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-13th-african-policy-circle-workshop-in-nairobi/Sat, 06 Nov 2021 08:08:16 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-13th-african-policy-circle-workshop-in-nairobi/Ineke Stemmet and Milisa Mbete represented SALO last week at the 13th meeting of the African Policy Circle, held in partnership with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, in Nairobi. The theme of the meeting was: Think Tank Work and Governance in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Light of COVID-19.https://www.salo.org.za/today-is-worldfoodday/Sat, 16 Oct 2021 07:57:14 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/today-is-worldfoodday/Header Image: “Senegalese Woman Tends to Vegetable Garden” by United Nations Photo is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Today is #WorldFoodDay which commemorates the date of the founding of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization in 1945. On this day, we reflect on how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted and exacerbated the scourges of food insecurity, malnourishment, and unsustainable food production.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-the-girl-child/Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:48:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-the-girl-child/Today we celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. This year’s theme is “Digital generation. Our generation.” The global COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated digital platforms for education, work and connection. However, approximately 2.2 billion people under the age of 25 do not have access to the internet at home.https://www.salo.org.za/research-project-covid-19-pandemic-conceptions-beliefs-and-practices-of-community-members-from-different-socio-cultural-backgrounds/Wed, 06 Oct 2021 19:48:45 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/research-project-covid-19-pandemic-conceptions-beliefs-and-practices-of-community-members-from-different-socio-cultural-backgrounds/Dear friends of SALO, SALO is participating in an important research project being run by the University of Pretoria and the University of Zimbabwe, titled COVID-19 Pandemic: Conceptions, beliefs and practices of community members from different socio-cultural backgrounds. As the SALO research team, we would like to invite you to participate in this research study on the COVID-19 pandemic.https://www.salo.org.za/reconciliation-efforts-in-pheonix-kzn/Sat, 02 Oct 2021 08:30:42 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/reconciliation-efforts-in-pheonix-kzn/Bishop Rubin Phillip is the co-chair of the KZN Social Cohesion and Moral Regeneration Council. He has been leading reconciliation efforts in Pheonix, KZN.https://www.salo.org.za/pride-south-africa/Fri, 01 Oct 2021 15:29:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/pride-south-africa/October is pride month in South Africa. Follow our campaign throughout the month where we reflect on the journey of LGBTQIA+ rights in South Africa.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-launch-of-the-pamoja-website-29-sept-2021/Fri, 01 Oct 2021 10:43:37 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-launch-of-the-pamoja-website-29-sept-2021/On the 29th of September, SALO attended the launch of the PAMOJA website and activist photo exhibition @SwedeninSAhttps://www.salo.org.za/heritage-day/Fri, 24 Sep 2021 08:05:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/heritage-day/South Africa celebrates Heritage Day on the 24th of September. This day recognises and celebrates South Africa’s wealth of cultural heritage and the various cultures that make up the nation of South Africa. Heritage Day presents us an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our country, embrace one another, and deal with are our past for a better future.https://www.salo.org.za/hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-bill/Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:09:02 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-bill/Send your submissions to support the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill. Email info@salo.org.za for a form to submit. #HateCrimesBillhttps://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-peace/Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:32:49 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-of-peace/Each year on 21 September the International Day of Peace is observed around the world. This day was established in 1981 and adopted by the UN General Assembly. In 2001 the General Assembly unanimously voted for the day to be designated as a period of non-violence and ceasefire.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-in-the-news-10-sept-2021/Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:32:52 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-in-the-news-10-sept-2021/Read here: ZIMBAS IN SA SWEAT AS PERMITS EXPIRE newsdzeZimbabweNewsdzeZimbabwehttps://www.salo.org.za/salo-tribute-to-virginia-brookes/Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:21:31 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-tribute-to-virginia-brookes/SALO mourns the loss of their Finance Manager, Mrs Virginia Brookes, wife, Mother, Daughter and close relative to her extended family as well as friend and inspiration to all of us. Virginia joined SALO as a part-time Finance Manager in May 2010.https://www.salo.org.za/international-youth-day-12-august-2021/Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:10:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-youth-day-12-august-2021/Header Image: “Earth” by Kevin M. Gill is licensed under CC BY 2.0 This year, we celebrate 21 years of International Youth Day. The 12th of August is a day to reflect on, and highlight issues faced by, youth worldwide and to celebrate their resilience.https://www.salo.org.za/womens-month/Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:01:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/womens-month/Women’s Month in South Africa is intended to pay tribute to the more than 20 000 women who, on 9 August 1956, marched to the Union Buildings to protest the Apartheid Regime’s extension of the pass laws to women. August was declared by the South African government as Women’s Month and August 9th is celebrated as Women’s Day.https://www.salo.org.za/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons/Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:13:47 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/world-day-against-trafficking-in-persons/Heading Image: “NOT for sale: human trafficking” by Maria Charitou is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The theme of 2021 is: Victims’ Voices Lead the Way. This theme puts survivors of trafficking and their experiences at the centre of the campaign.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-regional-public-dialogue-south-africa-eswatini-zimbabwe-22-july-2021/Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:22:42 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-regional-public-dialogue-south-africa-eswatini-zimbabwe-22-july-2021/“With events unfolding and new information coming in with the velocity that marks every major social and political crisis, no one has a decisive grasp on the situation. Things are changing by the hour. All information is limited, all attempts to make sense of it provisional.https://www.salo.org.za/happy-nelson-mandela-day/Sun, 18 Jul 2021 09:32:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/happy-nelson-mandela-day/Today we celebrate the birthday of President Nelson Mandela, and we honor his life and legacy. This day was inspired by a call made by Madiba to the next generation to address the inequalities of the day, saying “it is in your hands now”.https://www.salo.org.za/ebrahim-ebrahims-birthday-tribute/Thu, 15 Jul 2021 08:00:26 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/ebrahim-ebrahims-birthday-tribute/The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) hosted a virtual tribute to renowned ANC/MK veteran and former SA deputy foreign minister, Ebrahim Ebrahim: on the occasion of his 84th birthday, honouring his contribution over many decades to justice and peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UXG1oNT6DE&t=4shttps://www.salo.org.za/save-the-date-on-the-13th-of-july-at-11am/Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:39:28 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/save-the-date-on-the-13th-of-july-at-11am/SALO hosted a public multi-stakeholder dialogue, which aimed to share credible information and build regional, national and international consensus on the unfolding situation in Swaziland.https://www.salo.org.za/winner-of-the-per-anger-international-prize-for-human-rights-and-democracy/Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:49:14 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/winner-of-the-per-anger-international-prize-for-human-rights-and-democracy/Durban-based human rights activist, Mr Sibusiso Innocent Zikode has won the Per Anger International Prize for Human Rights and Democracy for his work as the president of the Abahlali baseMjondolo Shack Dwellers Movement. Zikode’s work centres around the right to homes, land, and survival for impoverished and marginalised inhabitants of shack settlements.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-dialogue-29-april-2021/Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:43:17 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-dialogue-29-april-2021/Anti-Xenophobia with COVID-19 focus and safety considerations SALO had a Community Dialogue discussing the various challenges faced by migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic. It considered the importance of vaccinating migrants and all people within the borders of South Africa. The dialogue took place in Atteridgeville.https://www.salo.org.za/workshop-discussing-regional-lgbtiqa-rights-thurs-1-july/Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:26:16 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/workshop-discussing-regional-lgbtiqa-rights-thurs-1-july/In partnership with the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) hosted a workshop discussing regional LGBTIQA+ rights, with SADC LGBTIQA+ organisations with keynote speaker, the Republic of South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Justice, John Jeffery. The panel included organisations countries in the region, including Dario de Sousa (LAMBDA Mozambique), Steve Letsike (Co-Chairperson of the South African National Task Team on LGBTI Rights and Hate Crimes) and Ronika Zuze (Intersex Community of Zimbabwe Trust).https://www.salo.org.za/salo-joins-south-africans-in-commemorating-the-45th-anniversary-of-the-soweto-uprising-today-16-june-2021/Wed, 16 Jun 2021 08:34:09 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-joins-south-africans-in-commemorating-the-45th-anniversary-of-the-soweto-uprising-today-16-june-2021/Image: “The Soweto Uprising” by Melanie Lazarow is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 On this day, June 16th, South Africa commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Soweto uprising. In 1976, protests started in South African schools after a directive from the then Apartheid government’s Bantu Education Department proclamation that Afrikaans had to be used as a medium of instruction in South African schools.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-dips-its-banners-to-mourn-the-passing-of-comrade-khaya-xaba/Tue, 15 Jun 2021 07:01:15 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-dips-its-banners-to-mourn-the-passing-of-comrade-khaya-xaba/SALO is deeply saddened by the passing of comrade Khaya Xaba, spokesperson for the National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union. As an internationalist, he dedicated his life to fighting for a more just society and world, especially for those who are vulnerable and marginalised.https://www.salo.org.za/child-protection-week-2021/Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:35:18 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/child-protection-week-2021/Image: “School children attending parade. South Africa” by World Bank Photo Collection is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 South Africa Commemorates National Child Protection Week from 30 May to 6 June 2021. This is to highlight children’s rights as per the South African Constitution and the Children’s Act (Act No.https://www.salo.org.za/happy-africa-day/Tue, 25 May 2021 07:44:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/happy-africa-day/Image: “Africa” by Scallop Holden is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Africa Day is celebrated on 25 May to commemorate the foundation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 1963. The day is celebrated to acknowledge the successes of the OAU (now the African Union) in its fight against colonialism and apartheid and to observe the progress it has made while reflecting on the common challenges faced by the continent.https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day-for-peace-and-disarmament/Mon, 24 May 2021 12:39:21 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day-for-peace-and-disarmament/Image: “Bangladesh - International Women’s Day in the Rohingya Refugee Camps” by UN Women Gallery is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 On 24 May, the International Women’s Day for Peace and Disarmament is celebrated globally. On this day, the current and historic efforts of women in peacebuilding and disarmament are commemorated.https://www.salo.org.za/happy-freedom-day/Tue, 27 Apr 2021 08:03:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/happy-freedom-day/Title Image: “27 April 1994 - Freedom Day, South Africa” by esrad is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 On Freedom Day we commemorate the first democratic elections held in South Africa on 27 April 1994, where all South Africans could vote regardless of race.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-public-multi-stakeholder-dialogue-access-to-the-covid-19-vaccine-for-migrants-in-south-africa-25-march-2021/Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:00:14 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-public-multi-stakeholder-dialogue-access-to-the-covid-19-vaccine-for-migrants-in-south-africa-25-march-2021/The dialogue was chaired by Dr Rob Moore (Executive Director of Gauteng City-Region Observatory and SALO Board Member), with keynote speakers Zane Dangor (Adviser to Minister of DIRCO) and Professor Jo Vearey (The African Centre for Migration & Society, Wits) and touched upon many themes that are emerging in the context of the COVID-19 vaccination strategy.https://www.salo.org.za/human-rights-day-21-march-2021/Sun, 21 Mar 2021 09:27:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/human-rights-day-21-march-2021/Image: “Human Rights Day, 21 Mar 2016” by GovernmentZA is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0 Human Rights Day is celebrated on 21 March each year to commemorate the tragic events which took place on this day. On 21 March 1960, 69 people were killed and 180 wounded by the apartheids police when a large crowd had gathered in Sharpeville to peacefully protest the Pass laws.https://www.salo.org.za/25-march-2021-salo-public-dialogue/Fri, 19 Mar 2021 10:36:30 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/25-march-2021-salo-public-dialogue/Watch on Facebook As the vaccines begin to trickle into South Africa and the South African government’s vaccination process gets underway, one of the major concerns has been whether migrants and undocumented nationals will have access to the vaccine. On this issue, the South African government has released conflicting statements.https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day-8-march-2021/Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:49:56 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day-8-march-2021/Header Image: “Women in Côte d’Ivoire Celebrate International Women’s Day” by United Nations Photo is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 International Women’s day is a day in which we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world.https://www.salo.org.za/season-greetings/Wed, 23 Dec 2020 06:50:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/season-greetings/Thank you for your support during this particularly challenging year. We look forward to continued engagement, dialogue, research and knowledge resourcing on critical areas of democracy, peace and security in 2021. Please note we will be closed from 24 December 2020 and reopen on 4 January 2021.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-multi-stakeholder-dialogue-whose-land-is-it-anyway/Tue, 22 Sep 2020 10:15:07 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-multi-stakeholder-dialogue-whose-land-is-it-anyway/SALO’s multi-stakeholder dialogue, “Whose land is it anyway? A people centred approach to the land question in South Africa and Zimbabwe” took place on Thursday the 17th of September, from 11:00 - 13:00. The dialogue took the form of a Webinar via Zoom, while streaming to SALO’s Facebook page:https://www.salo.org.za/salo-public-dialogue-on-gender-based-violence-a-hate-crime-1-september-2020/Tue, 01 Sep 2020 22:08:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-public-dialogue-on-gender-based-violence-a-hate-crime-1-september-2020/On 1 September SALO held a public dialogue on gender-based violence and South Africa’s response to violence and crime against vulnerable groups. The Webinar was hosted on Zoom and streamed live on Facebook: Watch on Facebookhttps://www.salo.org.za/salo-womens-month-multi-stakeholder-dialogue-13-august-2020/Fri, 14 Aug 2020 08:46:22 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-womens-month-multi-stakeholder-dialogue-13-august-2020/The Southern African Liaison Office hosted a Women’s Month Public Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue, with specific focus on Zimbabwe. The keynote speaker was Tsitsi Dangarembga. The award-winning Zimbabwean author was recently detained overnight for demonstrating and demanding the release of journalist Hopewell Chin’ono.https://www.salo.org.za/happy-mandela-day/Sat, 18 Jul 2020 11:51:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/happy-mandela-day/“The purpose of freedom is to create it for others.” Nelson Mandela As an organization that strives to build international consensus to help resolve conflicts especially in Africa, SALO will continue to be guided and inspired by the life, dreams and words of Nelson Mandela.https://www.salo.org.za/video-and-brief-on-political-developments-in-malawi/Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:23:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/video-and-brief-on-political-developments-in-malawi/The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) in partnership with the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA), held a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the political developments in Malawi, especially in the context of the upcoming presidential election scheduled for 23 June 2020.https://www.salo.org.za/salos-ongoing-workshop-on-hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-with-a-focus-on-gender-based-violence-lgbtiqa-rights-and-xenophobia-30-june-2020/Tue, 30 Jun 2020 08:56:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salos-ongoing-workshop-on-hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-with-a-focus-on-gender-based-violence-lgbtiqa-rights-and-xenophobia-30-june-2020/Today we are engaging youth from Shoshanguve in our community meeting. Our meeting has a strong focus on gender-based violence and empowering women, especially thorough informing direct policy change.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-joins-south-africans-in-commemorating-youth-day/Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:56:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-joins-south-africans-in-commemorating-youth-day/The 16th of June marks the anniversary of the iconic 1976 student uprisings which took place in Soweto. It is a day of solemn remembrance for the brave youth who were struck down while peacefully rising up in rejection of the Apartheid regime’s inferior education system for black students.https://www.salo.org.za/zimbabwean-migrant-workshop-28-may-2020/Thu, 28 May 2020 12:07:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/zimbabwean-migrant-workshop-28-may-2020/SALO is hosting an online multi-stakeholder workshop on Zimbabwean migrants and COVID-19 responses.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-dialogue-on-hate-crimes-21-may-2020/Thu, 21 May 2020 12:10:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-dialogue-on-hate-crimes-21-may-2020/SALO is hosting a community dialogue on hate crimes under the theme of deepening human rights in South Africa through engaging LGBTIQ+ rights, gender based violence, xenophobia, racism, and hate speech with youth and government departments in local communities.https://www.salo.org.za/the-eu-in-south-africa-is-hosting-a-special-event-to-celebrate-europe-day-9-may/Sat, 09 May 2020 21:09:59 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-eu-in-south-africa-is-hosting-a-special-event-to-celebrate-europe-day-9-may/The EU in South Africa is hosting a special event to celebrate Europe Day on the 9th of May by having the amazing Mi Casa perform in a live streamed event! Celebrating EU day in South Africa. We invite you to view this years’ Europe Day message by Dr Riina Kionka, EU Ambassador to South Africa https://bit.https://www.salo.org.za/judith-todd-the-inconvenient-white-woman/Fri, 13 Mar 2020 12:46:55 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/judith-todd-the-inconvenient-white-woman/Ms Judith Todd, SALO Board Member Source: https://www.chronicle.co.zw/judith-todd-the-inconvenient-white-woman/ Yoliswa Dube-Moyo, Senior Reporter Judith Todd, the second daughter of former Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, Sir Garfield Todd, became a strong ally of her father, fighting in the corner of blacks against the wrath of the Ian Smith government.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-conducting-an-internal-sexual-harassment-policy-workshop-march-2020/Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:16:57 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-conducting-an-internal-sexual-harassment-policy-workshop-march-2020/https://www.salo.org.za/salos-chair-committed-to-social-justice/Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:24:15 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salos-chair-committed-to-social-justice/Anglican Bishop (chair of SALO board), A Catholic Cardinal SA, Jewish Rabbi and a Muslim activist all based in Durban. They are all committed to social justice.https://www.salo.org.za/the-guerrilla-priest-by-carlos-amato/Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:15:39 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-guerrilla-priest-by-carlos-amato/From his adventures with Steve Biko to his support for shack dwellers in KwaZulu-Natal, Bishop Emeritus Rubin Phillip has always walked the talk of radical Christianity. By: Carlos Amato@CarlosCartoons 24 January 2020: Bishop Rubin Phillip, theologian, anti-apartheid activist and a close friend of Steve Biko.https://www.salo.org.za/gender-based-violence-as-a-domestic-foreign-policy-issue-17-february-2020/Wed, 19 Feb 2020 10:05:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/gender-based-violence-as-a-domestic-foreign-policy-issue-17-february-2020/The Embassy of Ireland and SALO hosted a conversation on South Africa’s approach to Gender Based Violence and gender equality, at home and abroad, this week in Cape Town. A panel discussion took place on the progress made by South Africa on its domestic and foreign policy objectives on GBV, gender equality and women’s empowerment, and the opportunities that lie ahead in 2020 to move this agenda forward.https://www.salo.org.za/business-breakfast-meeting-november-2019/Thu, 05 Dec 2019 09:08:56 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/business-breakfast-meeting-november-2019/ICRC together with the Southern African Liaison Office co-hosted a Business Breakfast meeting that brought together women in the peace and security sector in South Africa. #WPS#peace@ICRC_SAfricahttps://www.salo.org.za/save-the-date-south-africas-land-reform-drawing-lessons-from-zimbabwe/Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:13:14 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/save-the-date-south-africas-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 Ngwato,**Director of Social Surveys Africa Morning session: Dr Freedom Mazwi, Research Fellow at the Sam Moyo African Institute for Agrarian Studies based in Harare H.https://www.salo.org.za/gender-based-violence-and-women-peace-and-security-agenda-event/Thu, 07 Nov 2019 04:31:28 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/gender-based-violence-and-women-peace-and-security-agenda-event/7 November 2019, Pretoria 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 SALO would like to thank the High Commission of Canada in South Africa for their direct support of this eventhttps://www.salo.org.za/chair-of-salo-meeting-with-unhcr-october-2019/Wed, 23 Oct 2019 08:44:33 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/chair-of-salo-meeting-with-unhcr-october-2019/Bishop Rubin Phillip, Chair of SALO, meeting with Rehab Kahlifa and Vongaishe Mujuru from UNHCR in Durban on reaching out to foreign refugeeshttps://www.salo.org.za/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/Mon, 21 Oct 2019 08:37:37 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 their direct support of this eventhttps://www.salo.org.za/multi-stakeholder-dialogue-on-xenophobia-and-the-hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-bill/Fri, 18 Oct 2019 21:19:31 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 Development SALO and ACTION Support Centre would like to thank the Norwegian People’s Aid for their direct support of this event.https://www.salo.org.za/student-dialogue-on-the-current-conflict-between-foreign-nationals-and-sa-citizens-in-gauteng-11-sept-2019/Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:21:41 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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)https://www.salo.org.za/salo-presents-at-dircos-south-african-womens-capacity-building-programme-on-conflict-resolution-mediation-and-negotiation-aug-2019/Fri, 16 Aug 2019 09:58:23 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-presents-at-dircos-south-african-womens-capacity-building-programme-on-conflict-resolution-mediation-and-negotiation-aug-2019/SALO’s Research and Liaison Officer, Milisuthando Mbete participated in DIRCO’s South African Women’s Capacity Building Programme on Conflict Resolution, Mediation and Negotiation from 1 – 5 August 2019. This was followed by the Gertrude Shope Annual Dialogue Forum on Conflict Resolution and Peace-making from 6 – 8 August 2019.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-celebrates-national-womens-day/Fri, 09 Aug 2019 21:28:19 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-celebrates-national-womens-day/SALO’s work respects the various international, regional and national Protocols, Frameworks and Legislation that promote the mainstreaming of gender, children and people with disabilities. SALO further promotes the empowerment of women and respects the promotion of rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Inter-sexed and Trans-people.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-will-continue-to-be-guided-and-inspired-by-the-life-dreams-and-words-of-nelson-mandela/Thu, 18 Jul 2019 09:54:50 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-will-continue-to-be-guided-and-inspired-by-the-life-dreams-and-words-of-nelson-mandela/“The purpose of freedom is to create it for others.” Nelson Mandela As an organization that strives to build international consensus to help resolve conflicts especially in Africa, SALO will continue to be guided and inspired by the life, dreams and words of Nelson Mandela.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-speaking-at-youth-development-dialogue/Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:27:14 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-speaking-at-youth-development-dialogue/26 June 2019 SALO Research and Liaison Officer, Milisuthando Mbete was invited to speak at the Youth Development Dialogue hosted by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). The Youth Dialogue was in celebration of Youth Month an initial conversation to start-up an internal Youth Diplomatic Forum at DIRCO.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-observes-world-refugee-day-20th-june/Thu, 20 Jun 2019 05:00:16 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-observes-world-refugee-day-20th-june/Refugees fleeing the DRC “Refugees are people like anyone else, like you and me. They led ordinary lives before becoming displaced, and their biggest dream is to be able to live normally again. On this World Refugee Day, let us recall our common humanity, celebrate tolerance and diversity and open our hearts to refugees everywhere.https://www.salo.org.za/7122-2/Sun, 16 Jun 2019 06:58:57 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/7122-2/On this Youth Day 2019, SALO remembers the late Ms Lineo Chabana, an outstanding young woman whose tragic early death cut short a promising career in international relations. Lineo joined SALO as an intern in 2015 and later became a researcher for SALO’s Pretoria Office until 2016.https://www.salo.org.za/historic-judgment-decriminalises-homosexuality-in-botswana/Tue, 11 Jun 2019 10:54:45 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/historic-judgment-decriminalises-homosexuality-in-botswana/Fantastic news coming out of Gaborone today! Let’s continue to support our #LGBTQIA + friends and work towards a fully inclusive society that empowers all genders and gender non-conformers. source:https://mg.co.za/article/2019-06-11-botswana-high-court-ruling-a-victory-for-countrys-queer-communities In a victory for queer people in Botswana, the Gaborone high court on Tuesday ruled sections of Botswana’s Penal Code which criminalises same-sex sexual conduct unconstitutional.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-celebrating-with-access-chapter-2-6-june-2019/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 23:03:10 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-celebrating-with-access-chapter-2-6-june-2019/SALO with Access Chapter 2 celebrating it’s 5 year Anniversary and the relaunch of the I Serve Equally Campaign! The #IServeEqually campaign was lunched “in honour and memory of Lesego Small Manganye (27yrs), a lesbian identified born in Atteridgeville, West of Pretoria.https://www.salo.org.za/south-african-foreign-policy-event/Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:20:01 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/south-african-foreign-policy-event/SALO attending event on South African foreign policy, organised by our great friends at the Norwegian Embassy @NorAmbSA #ForeignPolicy #SouthAfrica @DIRCO_ZAhttps://www.salo.org.za/salo-mourns-the-loss-of-dumiso-dabengwa-23-may-2019/Tue, 28 May 2019 08:20:29 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-mourns-the-loss-of-dumiso-dabengwa-23-may-2019/Dumiso Dabengwa (former Zimbabwean Minister of Home Affairs and a former Zanu- PF Politburo member) addresses a SALO consensus-building workshop at Burgers’ Park Hotel in Pretoria (December 2008) “Last December our beloved Dumiso Dabengwa launched his Foundation. One of the awards established through his Foundation is for taking “the side of the vulnerable, marginalized or oppressed when their plight did not directly affect them”.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-senior-associate-rebone-tau-at-the-inauguration-ceremony/Sat, 25 May 2019 19:39:04 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-senior-associate-rebone-tau-at-the-inauguration-ceremony/SALO Senior Associate, Rebone Tau at the inauguration ceremony at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria where President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the oath and has officially been sworn in as the president of South Africa at. SALO looks forward to working with the new government on building a better future for South Africa!https://www.salo.org.za/human-security-in-the-central-african-republic-prospects-and-perspectives-thursday-23-may-2019/Thu, 23 May 2019 10:03:51 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 PERSPECTIVES DATE: Thursday 23 May 2019 VENUE: Sierra Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria After seven years of cyclical conflict, the Central African Republic has recently seen the conclusion of two peace agreements, which bring promise to end violence.https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia-may-2019/Sat, 18 May 2019 10:49:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-day-against-homophobia-transphobia-and-biphobia-may-2019/SALO attending #IDAHOT2019 event in JHB hosted by our great friends at the @IrlEmbPretoria and @NLinSouthAfrica.https://www.salo.org.za/as-we-celebrate-freedom-day-we-took-time-to-ask-salos-young-people-what-freedom-means-to-them/Sat, 27 Apr 2019 05:11:48 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/as-we-celebrate-freedom-day-we-took-time-to-ask-salos-young-people-what-freedom-means-to-them/As we mark this important day, may the words of our icon and founding father echo throughout our land, “Let freedom reign. The sun shall never set on so glorious a human achievement”, Nelson Mandela, 10 May 1994. Happy Freedom Day South Africa!https://www.salo.org.za/salo-attending-issafrica-event-on-2019-elections-in-sa-april-2019/Fri, 26 Apr 2019 11:31:03 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-attending-issafrica-event-on-2019-elections-in-sa-april-2019/SALO attending @issafrica event on 2019 elections in SA. Looking forward to insights on process and on what will be turning points during these critical battles.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-has-been-featured-on-the-world-economic-forum-shapers-newsletter/Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:12:33 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-has-been-featured-on-the-world-economic-forum-shapers-newsletter/Source: http://tshwanehub.com/2019/03/25/introducing-salo-the-southern-african-liaison-office/ Introducing SALO: The Southern African Liaison Office What is SALO? As a research, policy and dialogue NGO, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) is at the forefront of national, regional and international consensus building. Part of our work involves going to communities and raise awareness of gender issues and the fight against gender-based violence.https://www.salo.org.za/a-consultation-with-transgender-people-and-organisations-representing-them/Tue, 26 Mar 2019 23:49:07 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 suffer from denial of their basic human rights, including various forms of social exclusion, stigmatising social attitudes that constitute a form of symbolic violence, as well as actual attacks from the public.https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-human-rights-day/Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:31:43 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-human-rights-day/Human Rights Day is a day for celebration, as well as solemn reflection. South Africa’s Bill of Rights is world-renowned for its inclusive protection of Human Rights, making SA one of the first countries in history to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-dirco-conference/Wed, 20 Mar 2019 13:11:47 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-dirco-conference/SALO at the DIRCO 2nd conference of African diplomatic academies, universities and research institutions. #africandiplomacyhttps://www.salo.org.za/working-together-to-build-consensus-on-peace-and-security-in-africa-12-march-2019/Tue, 12 Mar 2019 23:20:40 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/working-together-to-build-consensus-on-peace-and-security-in-africa-12-march-2019/Bringing Norwegian diplomats from the SADC region together with ACCORD, ISS AFRICA and SALO, discussing how Norway best can work with Africa on peace and securityhttps://www.salo.org.za/public-dialogue-on-the-hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-bill-11th-march-2019/Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:46:22 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 Bill at the University of Cape Town (UCT).https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day-event-8-march-2019/Fri, 08 Mar 2019 22:27:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 society, and the broader citizens of South Africa hosted an International Women’s Day Colloquium in celebration of the role played by women in the Western Sahara struggle for self-determination.https://www.salo.org.za/community-dialogue-21-february-2019/Thu, 21 Feb 2019 22:08:55 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 2019 On the 21st of February 2019, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a dialogue on gender-based violence (GBV), LGBTQI, xenophobia, hate crimes and hate speech.https://www.salo.org.za/public-lecture-key-priorities-during-south-africas-tenure-in-the-un-security-council/Fri, 15 Feb 2019 09:33:40 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/public-lecture-key-priorities-during-south-africas-tenure-in-the-un-security-council/Keynote Speaker: Deputy Minister, Department of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr. Luwellyn Landers DATE: Friday 22nd February 2019 TIME: (09H30 registration) 10H00-11H45 followed by a finger lunch VENUE: Parliament Imbizo Centre, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), through the branch of Public Diplomacy, in collaboration with the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) hosted a public lecture on the 22nd of February 2019 in Cape Town.https://www.salo.org.za/nigerian-workers-in-solidarity-with-zctu-and-the-people-of-zimbabwe/Mon, 04 Feb 2019 07:26:43 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/nigerian-workers-in-solidarity-with-zctu-and-the-people-of-zimbabwe/https://www.salo.org.za/enca-interview-with-salos-rebone-tau-on-the-hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-bill/Mon, 04 Feb 2019 07:15:27 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/enca-interview-with-salos-rebone-tau-on-the-hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-bill/The Southern African Liaison Office together with the Embassy of Ireland hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill. The case of Penny Sparrow, who was charged for hate speech in 2016 reaffirmed the need for the Bill to be adopted.https://www.salo.org.za/multi-stakeholder-dialogue-on-the-hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-bill-29-january-2019/Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:17:10 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 engagements by the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Hon John Jeffrey.https://www.salo.org.za/vibrant-discussion-on-civil-society-engagement-with-foreign-policy-in-partnership-with-irlembpretoria/Fri, 04 Jan 2019 23:27:04 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/vibrant-discussion-on-civil-society-engagement-with-foreign-policy-in-partnership-with-irlembpretoria/24 January 2019https://www.salo.org.za/community-dialogue-in-mamelodi-13-dec-2018/Thu, 13 Dec 2018 12:41:54 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 the Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Hon John Jeffrey.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-and-president-ramaphosa-united-behind-banyana-banyana/Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:39:51 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-and-president-ramaphosa-united-behind-banyana-banyana/SALO’s Rebone Tau with President Cyril Ramaphosa campaigning for fair pay for women soccer playershttps://www.salo.org.za/zimbabwe-dialogue-5-dec-2018/Wed, 05 Dec 2018 13:11:05 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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.https://www.salo.org.za/press-briefing-the-day-before-the-official-launch-of-16-days-activism-against-gbv-24-nov-2018/Tue, 27 Nov 2018 09:57:22 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/press-briefing-the-day-before-the-official-launch-of-16-days-activism-against-gbv-24-nov-2018/SALO’s Rebone Tau (right) at a press briefing the day before the official launch of 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV). Led by the Minister of Women with civil society. Saturday 24 November 2018https://www.salo.org.za/regional-peace-and-security-issues-jhb-multi-stakeholder-workshop/Mon, 26 Nov 2018 22:53:35 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 Chair of ANC International Relations Sub-committee, Ambassador Lindiwe Zulu, delivered the keynote address.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-forthcoming-events-johannesburg-cape-town-save-the-dates/Mon, 12 Nov 2018 07:12:45 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-forthcoming-events-johannesburg-cape-town-save-the-dates/https://www.salo.org.za/salo-joins-south-africa-and-the-world-in-celebrating-the-life-of-minister-edna-molewa-following-her-sudden-passing/Wed, 03 Oct 2018 10:18:37 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-joins-south-africa-and-the-world-in-celebrating-the-life-of-minister-edna-molewa-following-her-sudden-passing/Minister Molewa was known for her dedicated political activism. She began challenging apartheid in the ranks of the civics and trade union movement as well as the ANC’s liberation army Umkhonto we Sizwe. She was targeted by the repressive state apparatus and detained several times.https://www.salo.org.za/rebone-tau-with-newly-elected-cosatu-president-zingiswa-losi/Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:55:05 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/rebone-tau-with-newly-elected-cosatu-president-zingiswa-losi/SALO’s Rebone Tau with newly elected COSATU president, Zingiswa Losi at the COSATU conference in Midrand on Tuesday 17th Septemberhttps://www.salo.org.za/salos-rebone-tau-at-a-men-and-boys-dialogue-28-aug-2018/Tue, 28 Aug 2018 16:15:17 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salos-rebone-tau-at-a-men-and-boys-dialogue-28-aug-2018/SALO’s Rebone Tau speaking at a Men and Boys dialogue hosted by Department of Women and Government of Free State today. - 28 August 2018https://www.salo.org.za/civil-society-dialogue-on-sadc-eu-epas-22-august-2018/Wed, 22 Aug 2018 22:48:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/civil-society-dialogue-on-sadc-eu-epas-22-august-2018/Participants attending the civil society dialogue on SADC -EU EPAs hosted by SALO, Southern African Trust and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES). 22 August 2018 at SAT offices in Kyalami.https://www.salo.org.za/morgan-tsvangirai-legacy-seminar-10-july-2018/Tue, 10 Jul 2018 22:04:10 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 trade unionist and leader of democratic movements, led courageously in the darkest days for those movements and lived to see the end of President Mugabe’s rule.https://www.salo.org.za/multi-stakeholder-dialogue-on-the-hate-crimes-and-hate-speech-bill-28-june-2018/Thu, 28 Jun 2018 23:13:09 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 Embassies of Norway and the Netherlands hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill at the Sierra Burgers Park hotel in Pretoria.https://www.salo.org.za/sawasouthsudan-virtual-summit-connecting-women-activists-in-south-sudan-to-leaders-from-around-the-world/Fri, 25 May 2018 23:35:51 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/sawasouthsudan-virtual-summit-connecting-women-activists-in-south-sudan-to-leaders-from-around-the-world/**SawaSouthSudan, a virtual summit streamed from Nairobi connecting women activists in****South Sudan to leaders from around the world** Date: 25th of May – Africa Day Venue: Sierra Burgers Park Hotel Hosted by SALO SAWA South Sudan was a virtual summit being streamed from Nairobi, Kenya.https://www.salo.org.za/why-are-you-supporting-the-sawasouthsudan-summit/Fri, 25 May 2018 07:29:11 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/why-are-you-supporting-the-sawasouthsudan-summit/For Navi Pillay, it’s because the women of South Sudan have suffered for far too long. Share your reasons for participating in the comments below and don’t forget to RSVP at https://www.sawasouthsudan.com/https://www.salo.org.za/virtual-summit-connecting-the-women-of-south-sudan-to-the-world/Fri, 25 May 2018 07:25:23 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/virtual-summit-connecting-the-women-of-south-sudan-to-the-world/YOU’RE INVITED: SawaSouthSudan is a virtual summit connecting the women of South Sudan to the world. Streaming live on Africa Day, 25th May 2pm EAT. Find out more here: https://www.sawasouthsudan.com/https://www.salo.org.za/gbv-community-screening-17th-april-2018-sizimisele-technical-school-khayelitsha/Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:03:42 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/gbv-community-screening-17th-april-2018-sizimisele-technical-school-khayelitsha/On the 17th April 2018 SALO facilitated a community screening and dialogue with high school learners in Khayelitsha, talking about on gender based-violence. The session started with a screening of a clip of South African teenagers speaking candidly about gender-based violence, linking these behaviours to prevailing societal norms of what it means to be a “man”.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-mourns-the-loss-of-ambassador-george-nene-7-april-2018/Sun, 08 Apr 2018 08:43:31 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-mourns-the-loss-of-ambassador-george-nene-7-april-2018/SALO mourns the loss of Ambassador George Nene who was a Senior Associate of SALO. Our heart goes out to his family and friends during this very difficult time. DIRCO Media statement: 07 April 2018 Minister Sisulu extends condolences to the family and friends of the late Ambassador George Nene The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Hon Lindiwe Sisulu, has extended her condolences and those of the DIRCO family to the family and friends of former Ambassador to Nigeria and Switzerland, Ambassador George Nene, who passed away on Friday, 06 April 2018.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-deputy-director-dr-showers-mawowa-at-world-bank-fragility-forum-in-washington-dc/Fri, 30 Mar 2018 09:26:07 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-deputy-director-dr-showers-mawowa-at-world-bank-fragility-forum-in-washington-dc/In March 2018, SALO Deputy Director, Dr Showers Mawowa attended the World Bank Fragility Forum in Washington DC under the theme, Managing Risks for Peace and Stability. Dr Mawowa (centre) was one of the presenters for panel discussion on Forging Resilient Social Contracts where he presented findings from a co-authored (with Prof Erin McCandless of Wits University on the right) research paper on Social Contract Making and the Building of Sustainable Peace in Zimbabwe.https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-south-africas-hard-won-rights-on-human-rights-day-21-march-2018/Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:59:08 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/celebrating-south-africas-hard-won-rights-on-human-rights-day-21-march-2018/Human Rights Day is a day for celebration, as well as solemn reflection. South Africa’s Bill of Rights is world-renowned for its inclusive protection of Human Rights, making SA one of the first countries in history to outlaw discrimination based on sexual orientation.https://www.salo.org.za/sadc-and-the-drc-crisis-20-march-2018/Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:25:55 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/sadc-and-the-drc-crisis-20-march-2018/The deteriorating situation is the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues raise concern. Characterised by repression of dissent, which has resulted in the killing of protestors, an unclear elections roadmap, ambiguity on succession and an unreformed natural resource governance mechanism, the prevailing situation now poses significant threats to peace, stability and economic success in southern Africa.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-welcomes-the-appointment-of-minister-lindiwe-zulu-as-chair-of-the-ancs-international-relations-committee/Thu, 01 Mar 2018 11:38:16 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-welcomes-the-appointment-of-minister-lindiwe-zulu-as-chair-of-the-ancs-international-relations-committee/SALO wishes to extend its heartfelt congratulations to the incoming Chair of the ANC’s International Relations Committee, Minister Lindiwe Zulu. The Minister’s appointment brings considerable skill and talent to the committee - with her vast experience and achievements as a seasoned foreign policy practitioner, both in the liberation struggle and in continuous service to the Post-Apartheid government, including as International Relations Advisor to President Zuma.https://www.salo.org.za/op-ed-metoo-hertoo-disparity-in-africa/Thu, 01 Mar 2018 10:30:37 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/op-ed-metoo-hertoo-disparity-in-africa/Written by Cormac Smith (First Published on the 28th of Feb 2018: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2018-02-28-op-ed-metoo-hertoo-disparity-in-africa/#.WpfVCehuaUk Social media facilitated the spread of the #MeToo #HerToo awareness campaigns, but certain places do not have the same privilege of access we do. Places where sexual violence has become everyday life and continues with impunity.https://www.salo.org.za/morgan-tsvangirai/Thu, 15 Feb 2018 09:07:38 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/morgan-tsvangirai/Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe’s veteran opposition leader has died at the age of 65. May 2010- BIC workshop at which he was the main speaker. “Thank you for allowing me this opportunity to be with you today. In particular, I wish to recognize Ambassador Sten Rylander who has not only been a strong supporter of SALO, but has, over many years, proven himself to be a true friend of the people of Zimbabwe in their quest for a truly democratic society.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-associate-rebone-tau-with-anc-president-comrade-cyril-ramaphosa/Tue, 30 Jan 2018 14:26:23 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-associate-rebone-tau-with-anc-president-comrade-cyril-ramaphosa/SALO Associate Rebone Tau, a leading ANC Youth League activist, with the new ANC President, Comrade Cyril Ramaphosa.https://www.salo.org.za/in-memory-of-ms-linea-chabana/Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:44:12 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/in-memory-of-ms-linea-chabana/SALO’s heart goes out to Lineo’s close family and friends particularly her son Bokamoso, her mother, three sisters Rethabile, Thato and Puseletso. Obituary: Lineo J. Chabana (1988 – 2018) Ms Lineo Chabana was born in Matatiele on 21 January 1988 to Gerald and Flora Chabana and was the second of four siblings.https://www.salo.org.za/video-screening-and-community-dialogue-on-zimbabwe-15-december-2017/Fri, 15 Dec 2017 23:45:13 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/video-screening-and-community-dialogue-on-zimbabwe-15-december-2017/On the 15th of December 2017 SALO held a video screening and debate on the current and previous situation on Zimbabwe. There were 28 participants comprised of community members, Mighty healers church youth group and members of the ANC ward 89, of the 28 participants 13 were female and 15 were male.https://www.salo.org.za/zimbabwe-the-morning-after/Wed, 29 Nov 2017 10:55:19 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/zimbabwe-the-morning-after/DATE: Friday, 1 December 2017 TIME: (09:30 Registration) 10:00am to 13:00pm VENUE: University of Johannesburg Auckland Park Kingsway A Les (LECTURE HALL) G02 – Ground floor, near the main library. Entrance no 1 on Kingsway The dialogue will analyse political developments in Zimbabwe in relation to the 2018 elections and the role that the region (specifically SA) and other external players should play.https://www.salo.org.za/harare-18-november-2017/Sat, 18 Nov 2017 12:48:23 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/harare-18-november-2017/https://www.salo.org.za/migration-side-meeting-28th-international-population-conference-1-november-2017/Sat, 04 Nov 2017 20:12:20 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/migration-side-meeting-28th-international-population-conference-1-november-2017/On 01 November SALO participated in the Migration Side Meeting 28th International Population Conference that was hosted in Cape Town from 29 October to 04 November. The side meeting was convened in response to the build-up of the series of migration roundtables that were hosted by StatsSA and the National Department of Social Development.https://www.salo.org.za/25th-anniversary-of-the-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty-17-oct-2017/Tue, 17 Oct 2017 20:59:13 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/25th-anniversary-of-the-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty-17-oct-2017/On the 17 of October 2017, the Southern Africa Trust convened an event to mark the 25th Anniversary of the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. In the picture, SALO’s Deputy Director Dr Showers Mawowa (standing) hands over SALO’s publication, Towards Peaceful and Inclusive Societies: Perspectives on Goal 16 of the UN 2030 Agenda to Mr.https://www.salo.org.za/the-african-policy-circle-meeting-5-6-oct-2017/Wed, 11 Oct 2017 08:34:56 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-african-policy-circle-meeting-5-6-oct-2017/AU Agenda 2063 and Africa Peace and Security SALO is part of the Africa Policy Circle (APC), a network of African Civil Society and Policy Think tanks to contribute collaboratively to Africa’s development, Gender equality and the strengthening of the Africa’s Peace and Security Architecture (APSA).https://www.salo.org.za/the-role-of-sadc-in-the-elimination-of-poverty-28-september-2017-venue/Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:25:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-role-of-sadc-in-the-elimination-of-poverty-28-september-2017-venue/On the 28th September 2017, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) together with the African Union Student Alliance (AUSA) hosted a seminar at the University of Pretoria. The purpose of the event was to allow students to engage with Pan African Institutions about combating poverty in SADC.https://www.salo.org.za/multi-stakeholder-dialogue-from-g20-to-brics-civil-society-engagement-and-government-perspectives-14-sept-2017/Sat, 23 Sep 2017 21:15:26 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/multi-stakeholder-dialogue-from-g20-to-brics-civil-society-engagement-and-government-perspectives-14-sept-2017/On the 14th of September 2017 SALO co-hosted a Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue with the Economic Justice Network (EJN) of the Fellowship of Christian Councils in Southern Africa and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung South Africa (FES) entitled “From G20 to BRICS: Civil Society Engagement and Government Perspectives” at Burgers Park Hotel in Pretoria.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-and-pan-african-parliament-enter-3-year-mou-11-august-2017/Fri, 11 Aug 2017 23:12:15 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-and-pan-african-parliament-enter-3-year-mou-11-august-2017/On the 11th of August 2017, SALO entered into a three year MoU with the Pan-African Parliament to strengthen civic engagement with the Parliament. PAP sees this as an important step to strengthen the representation capacity of the African peoples.https://www.salo.org.za/peace-lecture-30-july-2017/Tue, 18 Jul 2017 10:53:10 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/peace-lecture-30-july-2017/https://www.salo.org.za/dr-showers-mawowa-talk-on-zimbabwe-an-impending-catastrophe-28-june-2016/Wed, 28 Jun 2017 21:36:09 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/dr-showers-mawowa-talk-on-zimbabwe-an-impending-catastrophe-28-june-2016/On June 28th SALO’s Deputy Director Dr Showers Mawowa (second from right) gave a talk on the topic “Zimbabwe: An Impending Catastrophe?”. The seminar was hosted by The Concerned Africans Forum (CAF) and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation at the University of Johannesburg.https://www.salo.org.za/youth-dialogue-event-27-june-2017/Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:44:18 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/youth-dialogue-event-27-june-2017/Speakers: Ms Tamara Naidoo - Programme Manager at Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Keynote speaker: Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services; Hon Thabang Makwetla Intro by Rebone Tau Q&A chaired by Ntsako Mogobe.https://www.salo.org.za/pan-african-parliament-holds-its-fourth-ordinary-session-8th-19th-of-may-2017-at-the-pan-african-parliament-midrand-south-africa/Tue, 16 May 2017 09:38:52 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/pan-african-parliament-holds-its-fourth-ordinary-session-8th-19th-of-may-2017-at-the-pan-african-parliament-midrand-south-africa/SALO staff Vuyelwa Nkumanda and Lundi Ndudane As part of our work to facilitate increased civil society participation with the Pan African Parliament, SALO organised the participation of several civil society groups and experts for the opening ceremony on Monday 8th of May 2017.https://www.salo.org.za/dialogue-on-major-south-african-foreign-policy-trends-and-issues-of-2017-23-march-2017/Thu, 23 Mar 2017 23:18:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/dialogue-on-major-south-african-foreign-policy-trends-and-issues-of-2017-23-march-2017/Opening Remarks: Ms Renate Tenbusch, South Africa Resident Director, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) This workshop sought to address two main concerns, namely: What are likely to be the key items on SA’s Foreign Policy agenda for 2017? What are some of the key trends and considerations likely to inform the country’s international engagements in 2017?https://www.salo.org.za/the-hate-crimes-hate-speech-bill-23-february-2017/Fri, 24 Feb 2017 21:43:02 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-hate-crimes-hate-speech-bill-23-february-2017/Keynote Speaker: Hon Mr John Jeffery, Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development The Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill provides for offences related to several forms of discrimination, including those on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and nationality.https://www.salo.org.za/south-africa-zimbabwe-dialogue-informal-economy-and-cross-border-trade-17-january-2017/Tue, 17 Jan 2017 23:12:26 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/south-africa-zimbabwe-dialogue-informal-economy-and-cross-border-trade-17-january-2017/Despite its significance within SADC and growing evidence of its contribution to poverty alleviation and food security, informal cross border trade (ICBT), is yet to occupy its rightful place in regional policy making. Discussions on regional integration remain largely biased towards big business.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-dialogue-the-state-of-lgbti-rights-protection-in-sa-with-a-focus-on-the-proposed-hate-crimes-bill-5-december-2016/Mon, 05 Dec 2016 23:01:40 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-dialogue-the-state-of-lgbti-rights-protection-in-sa-with-a-focus-on-the-proposed-hate-crimes-bill-5-december-2016/**Date:** Monday 5 December 2016 Venue: Alliance Française, 155 Loop street, Cape Town PROGRAMME: Registration: 17H30 - 18H00 (Wine and light refreshments will be served) Chair: Marissa van Rensburg, SALO Speakers Keynote speaker: Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, John Jeffery Sanja Bornman, Chairperson of the National Hate Crimes Working Group Mabhuti Mkangeli, Senior Community Fieldworker, The Triangle Project Open discussion: 19H15 - 20H00 Vote of thanks Wine and light refreshments will be served SALO would like to thank the following (in alphabetical order) for their direct support for this event: The Alliance Française du Cap and the Consulate General of France in Cape Town, Irish Aid and the Embassy of Ireland, Pretoria; The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Pretoria; Open Society Foundation for South Africahttps://www.salo.org.za/community-dialogue-29th-november-2016-at-kopanong-hall/Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:18:49 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/community-dialogue-29th-november-2016-at-kopanong-hall/https://www.salo.org.za/a-multi-stakeholder-dialogue-on-french-and-south-african-ogp-commitments-sharing-experiences-and-best-practices-on-co-creation-with-civil-society/Thu, 24 Nov 2016 23:58:11 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/a-multi-stakeholder-dialogue-on-french-and-south-african-ogp-commitments-sharing-experiences-and-best-practices-on-co-creation-with-civil-society/On Thursday 24 November 2016 SALO in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Pretoria and the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) hosted: A Multi-stakeholder Dialogue on French and South African OGP Commitments: Sharing Experiences and Best Practices on Co-creation with Civil Society On 20 September 2016, South Africa handed over the chair of the Open Government Partnership to France.https://www.salo.org.za/sdg-goal-5-achieving-gender-equality-and-empower-women-and-girls-14-september-2015/Fri, 30 Sep 2016 20:22:39 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/sdg-goal-5-achieving-gender-equality-and-empower-women-and-girls-14-september-2015/Francisca Mdleleni, SALO’s Operations Manager and Mr Themba Kalua, UN Women Multi-Country Office Deputy Representative On 14th September 2016, SALO attended the National Consultative Roundtable on Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG Goal 5) that was organised by Ilitha Labantu organisation in Cape Town.https://www.salo.org.za/dialogue-on-burundi-thursday-28-july-2016-pretoria/Thu, 28 Jul 2016 23:54:36 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/dialogue-on-burundi-thursday-28-july-2016-pretoria/On Thursday 28 July 2016, SALO hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on Burundi, reflecting on the current security situation, the role of women in peacebuilding and the prospects for peace in the country. The panel comprised of: Amb. Isaie Ntirizoshira, Burundian Ambassador to South Africa; Dr Martin Rupiya, Associate Professor from the Institute for African Renaissance Studies; Ms Mediatrice Barengayabo, a Burundian civil society activist; and Mr Andre van Straten, Deputy Director of Indian Ocean Islands in the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.https://www.salo.org.za/women-in-peace-building-lessons-from-south-sudan-co-hosted-by-salo-and-dirco-30-june-2016-pretoria/Thu, 30 Jun 2016 23:05:58 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/women-in-peace-building-lessons-from-south-sudan-co-hosted-by-salo-and-dirco-30-june-2016-pretoria/On the 30th of June 2016, SALO in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), hosted a workshop entitled, The Role of Women in Peace-building: Lessons from South Sudan. This event highlighted the challenges that women face in the South Sudan peace process and opportunities for greater inclusion.https://www.salo.org.za/south-africa-china-zimbabwe-relations-8-june-2016-cape-town/Sat, 25 Jun 2016 11:58:33 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/south-africa-china-zimbabwe-relations-8-june-2016-cape-town/This topic was borne out of and sought to be a continuation of the discussion generated in our successful 2015 workshop on SA-Zim relations in partnership with FES. China was mentioned by panelists and participants alike several times, in the context of analysing SA-Zim relations.https://www.salo.org.za/screening-on-masculinity-and-gender-based-violence-in-a-high-school-in-khayelitsha-in-partnership-with-cosas-western-cape/Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:16:47 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/screening-on-masculinity-and-gender-based-violence-in-a-high-school-in-khayelitsha-in-partnership-with-cosas-western-cape/On Friday the 10th of June 2016, SALO screened a DVD of an interview in which several South African teenage boys living in townships discussed issues around societal pressures and conditioning related to internalized perceptions of masculinity, including candid discussions as to why some of the youth interviewed regularly beat their girlfriends.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-commemorates-the-anniversary-of-dr-renfrew-christies-10-year-prison-sentence-on-the-6th-of-june/Mon, 06 Jun 2016 06:10:35 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-commemorates-the-anniversary-of-dr-renfrew-christies-10-year-prison-sentence-on-the-6th-of-june/Dr. Renfrew Christie, SALO associate and liberation struggle stalwart, was a whistle-blower for the African National Congress, on the Apartheid Nuclear Weapons Program. He was arrested under the Terrorism Act, and interrogated and tortured by the Security Police. On the 6th of June 1980 he was sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for Terrorism, with four other sentences of five years each to run concurrently.https://www.salo.org.za/exploring-the-new-political-landscape-in-central-african-republic-a-cnbc-africa-interview-with-simon-p-alain-handy/Thu, 02 Jun 2016 06:26:44 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/exploring-the-new-political-landscape-in-central-african-republic-a-cnbc-africa-interview-with-simon-p-alain-handy/Following the 19th April Workshop “Recent Elections in Central African Republic (CAR) and Prospects for the Future”, an interview discussing the new political landscape in CAR was facilitated between CNBC Africa and Simon Alain Handy. If the video does not load automatically, please click here to watch the full interview on the CNBC Africa website.https://www.salo.org.za/the-central-african-republic-car-new-political-landscape-a-turning-point-in-the-country-political-development-by-simon-p-alain-handy/Mon, 09 May 2016 15:06:37 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-central-african-republic-car-new-political-landscape-a-turning-point-in-the-country-political-development-by-simon-p-alain-handy/Simon Handy, Former Special Advisor to the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in CAR Simon P. Alain Handy spoke last month at a SALO meeting on the Recent Elections in Central African Republic and Prospects for the Future. Mr Handy is a Harvard Kennedy School of Government (HKS) Senior Executive Fellow (2011).https://www.salo.org.za/tralacs-daily-news-selection-4-may-2016/Wed, 04 May 2016 21:27:29 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/tralacs-daily-news-selection-4-may-2016/tralac (trade law centre) is a capacity-building organisation developing trade-related capacity in east and southern Africa. Adopting an inter-disciplinary approach, tralac aims to enhance the trade law and policy capacity in this region. tralac compiles a daily selection of news stories which are disseminated with the aim of enhancing trade policy knowledge and debate.https://www.salo.org.za/lautonomie-strategique-de-lunion-europeenne-perspectives-responsabilite-ambitions-et-limites-de-la-defense-europeenne/Fri, 29 Apr 2016 16:47:45 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/lautonomie-strategique-de-lunion-europeenne-perspectives-responsabilite-ambitions-et-limites-de-la-defense-europeenne/A new book on EU Defence entitled “L’autonomie stratégique de l’Union européenne - Perspectives, responsabilité, ambitions et limites de la défense européenne” with contributions from scholars around the world is now available to buy online. The book, written in French, includes a contribution from Simon P.https://www.salo.org.za/vasu-gounden-accord-founder-and-executive-director-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-university-of-kwazulu-natal/Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:19:11 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/vasu-gounden-accord-founder-and-executive-director-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-university-of-kwazulu-natal/ACCORD Founder and Executive Director Vasu Gounden (Left) after being awarded an honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences by the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Joining Dr Gounden for the picture were Professor Cheryl Potgieter (Centre) and Dr Zweli Mkhize (Right) ACCORD Founder and Executive Director, Vasu Gounden, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in recognition of his contribution to the field of Peace and Security globally.https://www.salo.org.za/chinas-position-paper-on-the-implementation-of-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development/Wed, 27 Apr 2016 08:29:37 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/chinas-position-paper-on-the-implementation-of-the-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development/China’s Position Paper on the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is now available to read online on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China. The United Nations Sustainable Development Summit held in September 2015 laid out common visions of the world to seek win-win cooperation and development of all.https://www.salo.org.za/forecasting-sa-foreign-policy-in-the-next-twenty-years-20-april-2016-cape-town/Wed, 20 Apr 2016 23:22:59 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/forecasting-sa-foreign-policy-in-the-next-twenty-years-20-april-2016-cape-town/South Africa’s overarching and key foreign policy objectives prioritise the African context as a pivot in its international engagements. Located within the context of cooperation and partnership, South Africa’s role and participation in global governance institutions represents a foreign policy priority.https://www.salo.org.za/perspectives-publication-series-rights-and-resources-building-community-voice-in-the-mining-sector/Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:58:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/perspectives-publication-series-rights-and-resources-building-community-voice-in-the-mining-sector/The latest edition of Perspectives is now available to download from the Heinrich Böll Foundation website. The mining sector is central to a growing number of African economies. Many African governments believe that mining-led growth is one of the few opportunities to develop and catch up with other countries.https://www.salo.org.za/gender-peace-and-security-and-the-2030-agenda-a-way-forward-for-south-africa-by-anna-moller-loswick-tamara-naidoo-richard-smith-molly-dhlamini-and-dr-showers-mawowa/Wed, 06 Apr 2016 10:23:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/gender-peace-and-security-and-the-2030-agenda-a-way-forward-for-south-africa-by-anna-moller-loswick-tamara-naidoo-richard-smith-molly-dhlamini-and-dr-showers-mawowa/In September 2015, South Africa – along with all UN Member States – adopted the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda, the new global development framework for the next 15 years. The 2030 Agenda, with its 17 goals and 169 targets, includes gender, peace and security as an integral part, with a dedicated Goal 5 on gender equality and Goal 16 on peaceful societies.https://www.salo.org.za/un-women-salo-launch-of-the-global-study-on-the-implementation-of-un-security-council-resolution-1325-31-march-2016/Thu, 31 Mar 2016 23:24:05 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/un-women-salo-launch-of-the-global-study-on-the-implementation-of-un-security-council-resolution-1325-31-march-2016/On 31 March 2016, the Southern Africa Liaison Office (SALO) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (UN Women) South Africa Multi-Country Office co-hosted a lunch launch of the Global Report ‘Preventing Conflict, Transforming Justice Securing the Peace: Implementation of UNSCR1325’ in Pretoria.https://www.salo.org.za/leaving-no-one-behind-strengthening-civil-societys-role-in-the-implementation-of-goal-16-of-the-un-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development-22-march-2016-pretoria/Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:20:20 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/leaving-no-one-behind-strengthening-civil-societys-role-in-the-implementation-of-goal-16-of-the-un-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development-22-march-2016-pretoria/Civil society played an active role in the formulation of the Sustainable Development Goals. It is now important to consider the role of CSOs going forward, in ensuring effective implementation. This workshop aimed to explore how civil society can leverage on the complementarity between the Open Government Partnership (OGP), the AU’s Agenda 2063 and the UN’s 2030 Agenda.https://www.salo.org.za/major-sa-foreign-policy-trends-and-issues-for-2016-15-march-2016/Thu, 17 Mar 2016 08:34:10 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/major-sa-foreign-policy-trends-and-issues-for-2016-15-march-2016/In early 2015 SALO held a dialogue on Major South African Foreign Policy Trends and Issues for 2015 which received an overwhelming response, including a recommendation to annualize the dialogue. SALO therefore hosted a dialogue on the same theme for 2016, as part of an annual dialogue series.https://www.salo.org.za/speech-by-former-deputy-foreign-minister-and-current-sa-special-envoy-to-the-middle-east-and-chair-of-the-south-african-council-on-international-relations-mr-aziz-pahad/Thu, 17 Mar 2016 08:03:25 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/speech-by-former-deputy-foreign-minister-and-current-sa-special-envoy-to-the-middle-east-and-chair-of-the-south-african-council-on-international-relations-mr-aziz-pahad/Delivered at the SALO Annual Dialogue Series, Major South African Foreign Policy Trends and Issues for 2016 15 March 2016, at Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria READ PDF here: AzizSpeech_SALO_15March2016https://www.salo.org.za/national-action-plan-to-combat-racism-racial-discrimination-xenophobia-and-related-intolerance-2016-2021-draft-for-public-consultation/Mon, 14 Mar 2016 11:07:18 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/national-action-plan-to-combat-racism-racial-discrimination-xenophobia-and-related-intolerance-2016-2021-draft-for-public-consultation/National Action Plan to combat Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance (2016 – 2021) - Draft for public consultation - See more at: http://www.justice.gov.za/docs/other-docs/nap.html#sthash.yfRueIq5.dpufhttps://www.salo.org.za/african-women-organize-to-reclaim-agriculture-against-corporate-takeover/Mon, 01 Feb 2016 07:35:42 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/african-women-organize-to-reclaim-agriculture-against-corporate-takeover/January 6, 2016 From an interview with Mphatheleini Makaulele By Simone Adler and Beverly Bell Mphathe, kneeling bottom row on right, with women of Dzomo la Mupo. Photo courtesy of Mphathe Makaulele. Mphatheleini Makaulele is an award-winning indigenous leader, farmer, and activist, and Director of Dzomo la Mupo, a community organization in rural South Africa.https://www.salo.org.za/remembering-indres-naidoo/Wed, 06 Jan 2016 07:16:08 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/remembering-indres-naidoo/SEE MORE PICS HERE: Remembering Indres Naidoohttps://www.salo.org.za/an-ode-in-memory-of-chimusoro-sam-moyo-by-bella-matambanadzo/Tue, 01 Dec 2015 10:00:58 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/an-ode-in-memory-of-chimusoro-sam-moyo-by-bella-matambanadzo/An unimaginable loss has happened. Our phenomenal intellectual Pan African giant on land issues, Professor Sam Moyo, has died following injuries sustained during a terrible car accident in New Delhi, India. We are in disbelief. We are waiting for him to come home.https://www.salo.org.za/sa-deputy-minister-of-international-relations-and-cooperation-hon-nomaindiya-mfeketo-with-the-salo-director-ms-joan-brickhill/Sat, 28 Nov 2015 09:04:31 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/sa-deputy-minister-of-international-relations-and-cooperation-hon-nomaindiya-mfeketo-with-the-salo-director-ms-joan-brickhill/SA Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Hon. Nomaindiya Mfeketo (left) with the SALO Director, Ms Joan Brickhill (right) at the recently held dialogue on the “AU Agenda 2063 and UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: Access to Justice for Women in Conflict Situations” in Pretoria.https://www.salo.org.za/au-agenda-2063-and-un-agenda-2030-access-to-justice-for-women-in-conflict-situations-thursday-26-november-pretoria/Thu, 26 Nov 2015 23:38:16 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 of the African Union’s declaration of 2015 as the Year for Women’s Development and Empowerment, this workshop brought into focus the endeavour of ensuring the liberation and empowerment of women in line with the African Union’s 2063 Vision.https://www.salo.org.za/persons-with-disabilities-in-africa-with-a-special-focus-on-migrants-tuesday-24th-november-pretoria/Tue, 24 Nov 2015 23:01:56 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 explored the possible impact of the new SDGs on people with disabilities in Africa, especially migrants, with regards to advocating for greater access to health, education, and economic empowerment.https://www.salo.org.za/access-to-justice-for-lgbti-migrants-in-africa-19-november-2015-cape-town/Thu, 19 Nov 2015 23:46:03 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 migrants from across the continent, South African government representatives and members of civil society, within a rights framework.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-the-un-general-assembly-which-adopted-the-un-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development-i/Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:15:23 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-the-un-general-assembly-which-adopted-the-un-2030-agenda-for-sustainable-development-i/SALO at the UN General Assembly which adopted the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In the center Dr Showers Mawowa, SALO Research, Coordination and Development Manager, on his left and right is Anna Moller-Loswick and Larry Attree both from Saferworld.https://www.salo.org.za/70-ways-the-un-makes-a-difference/Mon, 02 Nov 2015 12:24:21 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/70-ways-the-un-makes-a-difference/70 Ways the UN Makes A Difference Taken from: http://www.un.org/un70/en/content/70ways PEACE AND SECURITY Child Protection Personnel of UNMISS Police Visit School at POC Site. Credit UN Photo/JC McIlwaine 1. Maintaining Peace and Security By sending 69 peacekeeping and observer missions to the world’s trouble spots over the past six decades, the United Nations has been able to restore calm, allowing many countries to recover from conflict.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-the-open-government-ogp-summit-in-mexico-28-29-october-2015/Fri, 30 Oct 2015 12:00:31 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-the-open-government-ogp-summit-in-mexico-28-29-october-2015/In the picture Dr Showers Mawowa, right, is seen with South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Public Service and Administration. SA took over the chair of OGP together with France. The summit discussed the role that OGP principles can play in enhancing the implementation of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular goal 16.https://www.salo.org.za/security-council-unanimously-adopts-resolution-2242-2015-to-improve-implementation-of-landmark-text-on-women-peace-security-agenda/Tue, 27 Oct 2015 12:59:51 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/security-council-unanimously-adopts-resolution-2242-2015-to-improve-implementation-of-landmark-text-on-women-peace-security-agenda/Read here: http://reliefweb.int/sites/reliefweb.int/files/resources/UNSC_Res2242_13Oct2015.pdfhttps://www.salo.org.za/closed-dialogueseminar-on-africa-europe-migration-and-mobility-in-addis-ababa-ethiopia-21-october-2015/Wed, 21 Oct 2015 23:06:04 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/closed-dialogueseminar-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 Ethiopia.https://www.salo.org.za/development-dialogue-series-ensuring-inclusive-implementation-of-the-post-2015-development-agenda-focus-on-women-lgbti-migrants-and-people-with-disabilities-30-september-2015/Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:44:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 the consultation process to draft the agenda has been “Leave no one behind”, it is important to ensure that implementation is equally inclusive.https://www.salo.org.za/building-an-even-more-secure-central-african-republic-and-the-plague-of-foreign-intervention-by-simon-p-alain-handy/Mon, 28 Sep 2015 09:15:53 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/building-an-even-more-secure-central-african-republic-and-the-plague-of-foreign-intervention-by-simon-p-alain-handy/Simon P Alain Handy, Former Special Advisor to the UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General in CAR Simon P. Alain Handy spoke recently at a SALO workshop on the 2nd of September 2015 entitled: “Consensus Building Dialogue: Central African Republic, Sudan/South Sudan”.https://www.salo.org.za/consensus-building-dialogue-central-african-republic-sudansouth-sudan-2-september-2015/Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:07:45 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/consensus-building-dialogue-central-african-republic-sudansouth-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 for the Sub-region of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).https://www.salo.org.za/south-africa-zimbabwe-relations-31-august-2015/Mon, 31 Aug 2015 23:35:54 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 Lecture Theatre 3https://www.salo.org.za/hate-crimes-in-south-africa-26-august-2015-university-of-cape-town/Wed, 26 Aug 2015 23:10:46 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 Lesbian, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender and Intersex (LGBTI) persons in SA, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) hosted a dialogue on August 26th 2015 under the theme ‘Hate Crime in South Africa’.https://www.salo.org.za/salos-operations-manager-francisca-mdleleni-with-hon-michael-masutha/Tue, 25 Aug 2015 12:03:44 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salos-operations-manager-francisca-mdleleni-with-hon-michael-masutha/SALO’s Operations Manager Francisca Mdleleni with Hon Michael Masutha, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services on the 19th of Aug 2015 where he was the keynote speaker at the 10th Dullah Omar Memorial Lecture.https://www.salo.org.za/womens-day-lunch/Sat, 15 Aug 2015 14:24:58 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/womens-day-lunch/SALO’s Gender, Peace and Security Coordinator, Litlhare Rabele at a Women’s Day Lunch stealing a moment with the Royal Bafokeng Queen mother from Rusternburg. In this picture with Siza Magubane Director, International Relations-UNISA and Ms Bulelwa Kiva, Director UK, Ireland and Beneluc Countries at DIRCO.https://www.salo.org.za/building-regional-and-international-consensus-burundi-lesotho-madagascar-and-zimbabwe/Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:36:56 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 and Welcome Remarks: Ms Molly Dhlamini, Stakeholder Relations Manager, SALOhttps://www.salo.org.za/salos-dr-showers-mawowa-at-an-international-symposium/Wed, 12 Aug 2015 12:02:10 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salos-dr-showers-mawowa-at-an-international-symposium/SALO’s Research, Development and Coordination Manager Dr Showers Mawowa attended an international symposium on Afro-Asia Relations entitled “Africa and Asia Entanglements in the Past and Present: Bridging History and Development Studies” held at Kansai University, Osaka Japan, from 31 July to 4 August 2015.https://www.salo.org.za/tawanda-sachikonye-at-day-1-31st-july-2015-of-the-uct-model-african-union/Wed, 05 Aug 2015 11:23:51 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/tawanda-sachikonye-at-day-1-31st-july-2015-of-the-uct-model-african-union/SALO researcher, Tawanda Sachikonye gave closing remarks at Day 1 (31st July 2015) of the UCT Model African Union. He gave an overview of the African Union Position on Youth and the Common African Position (CAP) on the Post 2015 Developmental Agenda in relation to the concerns of African youth.https://www.salo.org.za/mozambique-repeals-colonial-provisions-that-threatened-the-liberty-of-its-lgbti-citizens-by-howard-smith-21st-july-2015/Tue, 21 Jul 2015 08:24:29 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/mozambique-repeals-colonial-provisions-that-threatened-the-liberty-of-its-lgbti-citizens-by-howard-smith-21st-july-2015/Mozambique’s new Penal Code, which came into effect in June this year after being approved by the Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, last year, is a welcome step forward towards a country free from discrimination that the founders of the nation dreamed and fought for.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-is-deeply-saddened-by-the-passing-of-solidarity-activist-and-regular-workshop-participant-mr-patrick-baleka/Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:37:25 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-is-deeply-saddened-by-the-passing-of-solidarity-activist-and-regular-workshop-participant-mr-patrick-baleka/Mr. Baleka was an activist and internationalist, in solidarity with the oppressed peoples of the world. He was very involved in solidarity movements such as the “Free the Cuban 5” campaign, and served as the coordinator of the Western Sahara Solidarity Forum (South Africa).https://www.salo.org.za/president-of-peoples-united-democratic-movement-mario-masuku-and-youth-leader-maxwell-dlamini-out-on-bail/Thu, 16 Jul 2015 12:36:20 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/president-of-peoples-united-democratic-movement-mario-masuku-and-youth-leader-maxwell-dlamini-out-on-bail/15 July 2015, Swaziland Mario Masuku and Maxwell Dlamini were granted bail by the Supreme Court of Swaziland after spending more than a year in prison charged with sedition and terrorism. Acting Chief Justice Bheki Maphalala, Justice Jacobus Annandale and Acting Supreme Court Judge Rob Cloete served on the bench that granted the PUDEMO leader and the youth leader bail on the morning of the 14th of July 2015.https://www.salo.org.za/the-partnership-we-want-financing-for-a-transformative-post-2015-development-agenda-2-july-2015/Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:29:20 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 the main analysis and commentary coming out of this dialogue shared by the panellists include; Dr Sheldon Moulton providing an update on the FFD negotiations thus far and what to expect from the Addis Conference.https://www.salo.org.za/financing-for-development-revised-draft-6-may-2015/Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:56:25 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/financing-for-development-revised-draft-6-may-2015/To view please click on the link below: Revised-draft-outcome_FfD_6May2015https://www.salo.org.za/meeting-between-the-cuban-five/Wed, 24 Jun 2015 11:55:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/meeting-between-the-cuban-five/On the 23rd of June 2015 the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation met with the Cuban Five after their release. Namely Gerardo Hernandez, Ramón Labañino, Fernando Gonzalez, Antonio Guerrero, and René González. As the Southern African Liaison Office we were honoured to have been invited to such a prestigious event.https://www.salo.org.za/roundtable-discussion-reactions-to-the-zero-draft-of-the-post-2015-development-agenda-18-june-2015/Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:43:57 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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, Research, Development and Coordination Manager, SALOhttps://www.salo.org.za/litlhare-rabele-on-au-summit-held-in-joburg/Thu, 18 Jun 2015 10:33:57 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/litlhare-rabele-on-au-summit-held-in-joburg/https://youtu.be/UJnRka8pWwE South Africa recently hosted the eight day African Union Summit in Sandton which ended on Monday. Sessions under various themes were held through the duration the summit. Heads of states, politicians, decision makers, civil society as well as artists descended to the event.https://www.salo.org.za/womens-empowerment-and-development-towards-agenda-2063-au-summit-side-event-cocktail-11-june-2015/Sun, 14 Jun 2015 09:25:16 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/womens-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 on empowering women through agriculture, entrepreneurship and peace and security initiatives.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-exhibition-on-africa-day-at-the-pan-african-parliament/Sat, 30 May 2015 10:22:24 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-exhibition-on-africa-day-at-the-pan-african-parliament/On Monday, 25 May the Pan African Parliament (PAP) hosted an Africa Day celebration under the theme “2015 The Year of Women’s Empowerment and Development Towards Africa’s Agenda 2063”. The event was chaired by Advocate Madasa and Dr Nkosazana Zuma Dlamini was the keynote speaker.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-workshop-on-hate-crimes-21-may-2015/Sat, 30 May 2015 08:22:30 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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, religious intolerance, and racism. Left- Right : Bram Hanekom- Director PASSOP, John Jeffrey- Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development; Lwazi Somya- SALO intern; Sheila Barsel- SACP Central Committee Member, Molly Dhlamini- Manager, Projects & Stakeholder Engagementhttps://www.salo.org.za/consultative-meeting-with-drc-migrants-and-students-at-the-university-of-pretoria/Tue, 05 May 2015 22:10:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/consultative-meeting-with-drc-migrants-and-students-at-the-university-of-pretoria/On Tuesday the 5th of May, SALO held a consultative meeting with DRC migrants and students at the University of Pretoria. The meeting was co-hosted with the African Union Students Alliance (AUSA). Middle row: Officials from the Department of Justice and Constitutional Developmenthttps://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-anti-xenophobia-march-april-2015/Sun, 03 May 2015 09:04:22 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-at-anti-xenophobia-march-april-2015/https://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-screening-in-langa-25-april-2015/Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:18:08 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-screening-in-langa-25-april-2015/On the 25th of April 2015 SALO screened a documentary by Reuters entitled “Xenophobia in South Africa” with local residents in Langa. The discussion before and after the screening looked into the reasons for the recent Xenophobic riots and trying to find solutions to prevent further riots.https://www.salo.org.za/united-nations-youth-dialogue-on-post-2015-mdgs/Fri, 24 Apr 2015 22:24:59 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/united-nations-youth-dialogue-on-post-2015-mdgs/On Friday 24th April 2015, SALO’s Fowzia Davids attended a Post 2015 Consensus Youth Forum The youth dialogue was constructed in a way where students were divided into 8 groups to discuss 3 themes, and motivate why their theme took preference.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-screening-woodstock-xenophobia-in-south-africa-documentary-by-reuters/Mon, 20 Apr 2015 10:18:41 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-screening-woodstock-xenophobia-in-south-africa-documentary-by-reuters/On the 19th of April 2015 SALO held a film screening and discussion with members from the international community and local residents in Woodstock. There were 50 attendees; 27 male, 23 female The documentary covered the 2008 brutal xenophobic attacks. It showed the way that foreign nationals, especially Zimbabweans were affected.https://www.salo.org.za/1millionfaces-against-xenophobia/Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:07:14 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/1millionfaces-against-xenophobia/Mayibuye iAfrika! IAfrika Mayibuye The ACTION Support Centre joins civil society groups, concerned governments and Solidarity activists from across the continent and around the world in condemning the vicious, unacceptable and cowardly attacks on African nationals from across the continent living in Gauteng and across Kwa-Zulu Natal.https://www.salo.org.za/hon-obed-bapela-visits-salos-pretoria-office/Fri, 17 Apr 2015 07:59:10 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/hon-obed-bapela-visits-salos-pretoria-office/Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs Deputy Minister and Chair of ANC International Relations Committee Hon. Obed Bapela (third from right) visits SALO’s Pretoria Office, Wednesday 15 April 2015https://www.salo.org.za/interview-on-morning-live/Thu, 16 Apr 2015 10:31:40 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/interview-on-morning-live/SALO Researcher Litlare Rabele speaking on SABC 2 show, “Morning Live” on the Garissa University massacre in Kenya. https://youtu.be/n1tLCtupbqshttps://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-screening-and-discussion-university-of-cape-town-15-april-2015/Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:20:08 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-community-screening-and-discussion-university-of-cape-town-15-april-2015/On the 15th of April 2015 SALO held a screening of the film “Where do I stand?” By Molly Blank and a discussion around the renewed Xenophobic attacks in Kwazulu Natal, the Eastern Cape, and Gauteng, highlighting issues in the affected communities and trying to find constructive contributions to remedying the situation.https://www.salo.org.za/swaziland-suppression-of-terrorism-act-labor-unions-and-political-prisoners/Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:10:07 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 meeting of the Trade Union Congress of Swaziland (TUCOSWA) was disrupted by police and turned violent.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-board-and-staff-meeting-march-2015/Mon, 30 Mar 2015 10:11:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-board-and-staff-meeting-march-2015/SALO Board and Staff meeting – held in Cape Town in March 2015.https://www.salo.org.za/building-national-consensus-on-the-post-2015-development-agenda-goal-16-and-access-to-justice-in-sa/Thu, 26 Mar 2015 23:11:14 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 “Promotion of peace and inclusive societies for sustainable development and improving access to justice for all…” in the proposed sustainable development goals (SDGs), the subsequent endorsement by the UN synthesis report and the high likelihood of this goal being retained in the post-2015 framework to be adopted in September (2015) signals an imminent victory for the global advocacy campaign for the inclusion of peace, human security and justice in the post-2015 development framework.https://www.salo.org.za/address-by-the-deputy-minister-of-mineral-resources-mr-godfrey-oliphant-at-a-salo-workshop/Wed, 18 Mar 2015 12:32:43 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/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 SALOhttps://www.salo.org.za/extractive-futures-dialogue-series-workshop-challenges-and-opportunities/Mon, 16 Mar 2015 19:17:24 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/extractive-futures-dialogue-series-workshop-challenges-and-opportunities/Monday 16 March 2015 Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria The “Extractive Futures Dialogue Series” is aimed at enhancing the sustainability and development contribution of resource extraction in South Africa and the region by facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue, knowledge and experience sharing on international best practices in extractives transparency and the implementation of the African Mining Vision.https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day/Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:06:43 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/international-womens-day/Taken from US Uncut timeline: https://www.facebook.com/usauncut/timeline Each year, the Media Institute of Southern Africa marks International Women’s Day by profiling southern African women who are doing outstanding work in the media and human rights sectors: http://issuu.com/misaregional/docs/misa_s_w2w_2015_emaghttps://www.salo.org.za/the-salo-team-meet-with-the-deputy-minister-of-rural-development-and-land-reform-mr-mcebisi-skwatsha/Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:10:59 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-salo-team-meet-with-the-deputy-minister-of-rural-development-and-land-reform-mr-mcebisi-skwatsha/On Friday the 13th of February 2015, the SALO team met with the Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform Mr Mcebisi Skwatsha at the Parliament Building in Cape Town to discuss rural development and post-2015 development agenda, land and conflict and other issues of common interest.https://www.salo.org.za/a-south-african-csos-consultative-workshop-on-post-2015-12-december-2014/Sat, 13 Dec 2014 09:33:52 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/a-south-african-csos-consultative-workshop-on-post-2015-12-december-2014/Facilitator: Ambassador George Nene, South Africa’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations The process of developing a development framework that will succeed the millennium development goals (MDGs) is entering a critical stage with the UN Secretary-General expected to complete a synthesis report of all the inputs by mid-December 2014 to pave the way for inter-state negotiations.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-attends-womens-rights-dinner-on-the-8th-of-december-with-ambassador-h-e-ms-marisa-gerardsof-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands/Tue, 09 Dec 2014 09:39:53 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-attends-womens-rights-dinner-on-the-8th-of-december-with-ambassador-h-e-ms-marisa-gerardsof-the-kingdom-of-the-netherlands/Back row: Susanna Terstal (NL amb. Angola), Paul Jansen (HIVOS), Peter Knopen (NL embassy), Joan Brickhill (SALO) 2nd row: Angelica Pino (Sonke gender Justice), Mapule Phora (NDA), Joan de Klerk (CGE), Marisa Gerards (NL ambassador), Mfanozelwe Shozi GE Commisioner), Nondumiso Nsibande (Tshwaranang), Thoko Mpumlwana 9CGE), Sakina Mohamed (POWA), Dr.https://www.salo.org.za/sweden-and-south-africa-looking-back-and-moving-forward-together-for-tomorrow-27-november-2014/Fri, 28 Nov 2014 19:56:17 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/sweden-and-south-africa-looking-back-and-moving-forward-together-for-tomorrow-27-november-2014/Embassy of Sweden in cooperation with the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) Sweden and South Africa – looking back and moving forward:Together for tomorrow Can old fashioned solidarity still play a role in foreign policy? Examples from history and today.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-meeting-with-malagasy-students-and-civil-society-25-november-2014/Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:09:28 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-meeting-with-malagasy-students-and-civil-society-25-november-2014/SALO meeting with Malagasy students and civil society at the Cape Peninsular University of Technology Hotel School, Cape Town, 25th November 2014. The Malagasy Civil Society was on a Reconciliation learning visit in South Africa.https://www.salo.org.za/womens-network-conduct-training-on-the-different-mechanisms-csos-can-use-to-promote-gender-equality-peace-and-security-report-by-lihle-mabuza/Sat, 22 Nov 2014 09:24:11 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/womens-network-conduct-training-on-the-different-mechanisms-csos-can-use-to-promote-gender-equality-peace-and-security-report-by-lihle-mabuza/Victoria Maloka (trainer), Senior Associate, Centre for Mediation in Africa (CMA),Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria On the 19th and 20th of November 2014, the Women’s Network Working Group conducted training on the different mechanisms CSO’s can use to promote gender equality, peace and security.https://www.salo.org.za/salos-tawanda-sachikonye-participated-at-the-beyond-2015-copenhagen-cso-conference-un-city-copenhagen-13-14-november-2014/Sat, 15 Nov 2014 20:19:34 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salos-tawanda-sachikonye-participated-at-the-beyond-2015-copenhagen-cso-conference-un-city-copenhagen-13-14-november-2014/SALO’s Tawanda Sachikonye participated at the Beyond 2015 Copenhagen CSO Conference (UN City, Copenhagen 13-14 November 2014). The conference focused on the issue of inequality in relation to the global goals for sustainable development. SALO took active part in the peace and inclusive society thematic group, as well as the various High Level Panel panel discussions.https://www.salo.org.za/regional-workshop-on-extractives-revenue-transparency-extractive-futures-dialogue-series-13-nov-2014/Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:06:43 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/regional-workshop-on-extractives-revenue-transparency-extractive-futures-dialogue-series-13-nov-2014/The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a regional multi-stakeholder workshop on Extractives Revenue Transparency on the 13 of November 2014. The workshop was part of the “Extractive Futures Dialogue Series” aimed at enhancing the sustainability and development contribution of resource extraction in South Africa and the region by facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogue, knowledge and experience sharing on international best practices in extractives transparency.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-meeting-with-malagasy-students-in-stellenbosch-13th-november-2014/Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:59:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-meeting-with-malagasy-students-in-stellenbosch-13th-november-2014/SALO meeting with Malagasy students in Stellenbosch, 13th November 2014https://www.salo.org.za/salo-board-member-charmaine-williamson-was-officially-awarded-a-doctorate-in-business-leadership-at-unisa-october-2014/Wed, 29 Oct 2014 20:32:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-board-member-charmaine-williamson-was-officially-awarded-a-doctorate-in-business-leadership-at-unisa-october-2014/SALO board memberCharmaine Williamson was officially awarded a Doctorate in the strategic decision- making processes of Official Development Assistance (ODA) within South Africa and with a view to South Africa’s potential ODA engagements on the continent. She has worked intensively in the ODA field, with particular specialisation in the field of European Union and South African partnerships.https://www.salo.org.za/insurgent-diplomat-book-launch-by-aziz-pahad-29th-october-2014-pretoria/Wed, 29 Oct 2014 13:37:24 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/insurgent-diplomat-book-launch-by-aziz-pahad-29th-october-2014-pretoria/https://www.salo.org.za/community-dialogue-event-in-de-doorns-24-oct-2014/Sat, 25 Oct 2014 09:31:10 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/community-dialogue-event-in-de-doorns-24-oct-2014/Community members of Stofland informal settlement in De Doorns, raising their concerns around the current state of xenophobic tension and workers rights abuse in the Cape winelands. Stofland is a mixed community of migrant workers and South Africans living together in close proximity, mainly finding employment in the wine and table grape seasonal farming sector.https://www.salo.org.za/talk-on-post-2015-development-agenda/Sat, 18 Oct 2014 09:32:34 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/talk-on-post-2015-development-agenda/Facilitated by SALO’s Dr Clever Chikwanda on the 18th of October 2014 Clever (5th from the left) with: Richard Smith, Trust Mamombe from Peace Institute at Midlands State University, Senator Sekai Holland, Charity Mungweme of Action Support Centre, Dr Gabriel Malebang from University of Botswana and another participant Dr Richard Ndi from Cameroon, Mr Obby Chibuluma from Zambia and Clever Chikwanda (SALO)https://www.salo.org.za/salo-cultural-dialogue-held-in-the-the-mixed-south-african-migrant-farm-worker-community-of-stofland-de-doorns-24-june-2014/Tue, 24 Jun 2014 19:53:27 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-cultural-dialogue-held-in-the-the-mixed-south-african-migrant-farm-worker-community-of-stofland-de-doorns-24-june-2014/The mixed South African- migrant farm worker community of Stofland, De Doorns. SALO has been working with the community of Stofland for a number of years, with a focus on combating xenophobia. Mr. Anthony Mutetwa of PASSOP welcoming community members of Stofland to the SALO Cultural Dialogue Activity.https://www.salo.org.za/building-international-and-regional-consensus-on-swaziland-15-may-2014-cape-town/Fri, 16 May 2014 15:07:18 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/building-international-and-regional-consensus-on-swaziland-15-may-2014-cape-town/In the wake of recent arrests of political activists in Swaziland, SALO hosted a workshop with speakers from the pro-democracy movement of Swaziland. Nation Magazine editor Bheki Makhubu and Human Rights Lawyer Thulani Maseko are still in custody along with PUDEMO President Mario Masuku and Maxwell Dlamini, General Secretary of the Swaziland Youth Congress.https://www.salo.org.za/madagascar-lessons-learnt-in-the-process-of-moving-from-an-illegal-government-to-a-legitimate-government/Wed, 23 Apr 2014 15:02:03 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/madagascar-lessons-learnt-in-the-process-of-moving-from-an-illegal-government-to-a-legitimate-government/Wednesday, 23rd April The Hon. Marius Fransman, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, speaking on: “Madagascar: Lessons learnt in the process of moving from an illegal government to a legitimate government” Left - The Hon. Marius Fransman, Deputy Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation.https://www.salo.org.za/workshop-on-the-rule-of-law-in-swaziland-16-april-2014-pretoria/Wed, 16 Apr 2014 19:49:39 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/workshop-on-the-rule-of-law-in-swaziland-16-april-2014-pretoria/There is mounting concern about the deterioration of the Rule of Law and the human rights situation in Swaziland. An example of this is the recent arrest of human rights lawyers Thulani Maseko and Bheki Makhubu, the Editor-in-Chief of The Nation Magazine for publishing opinion pieces that were critical of the Swazi government.https://www.salo.org.za/the-right-reverend-rubin-phillips-birthday-and-the-10th-anniversary-of-salo/Sat, 05 Apr 2014 14:52:53 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-right-reverend-rubin-phillips-birthday-and-the-10th-anniversary-of-salo/The SALO Staff and Board mark the Right Reverend Rubin Phillip’s birthday and the 10th anniversary of SALOhttps://www.salo.org.za/joint-letter-to-owg-on-peace-targets-for-the-new-global-development-framework/Sat, 05 Apr 2014 13:34:28 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/joint-letter-to-owg-on-peace-targets-for-the-new-global-development-framework/On Friday 4 April 2014, the UN’s Open Working Group (OWG) on Sustainable Development Goals – formed to discuss options for a new development framework to replace the MDGs – will turn its attention to issues falling under cluster area eight: Peaceful and non-violent societies, rule of law and capable institutions.https://www.salo.org.za/a-human-rights-day-policy-dialogue-focusing-on-gender-and-human-security-in-africa-particularly-violence-and-discrimination-against-lgbti-individuals/Tue, 25 Mar 2014 13:28:55 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/a-human-rights-day-policy-dialogue-focusing-on-gender-and-human-security-in-africa-particularly-violence-and-discrimination-against-lgbti-individuals/Tuesday 25th March 2014 Hon John Jeffery (MP) - Deputy Minister, Department of Justice and Constitutional Development “Thank you for the invitation to the Dialogue event. I am always impressed at the work that SALO does in contributing to building peace and security through facilitating dialogue and consensus nationally, regionally and on the continent and it is therefore a pleasure for me to be part of this Dialogue.https://www.salo.org.za/a-report-back-workshop-on-the-10th-plenary-of-the-kimberley-process/Thu, 06 Mar 2014 09:36:21 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/a-report-back-workshop-on-the-10th-plenary-of-the-kimberley-process/Thursday 06 March 2014, Pretoria Since South Africa’s 2013 chair of the Kimberley Process, SALO, through the EU-SA dialogue facility and working with SA’s Department of Mineral Resource, embarked on a process of research and convening multi-stakeholder dialogues aimed at building consensus on the Kimberley Process (KP).https://www.salo.org.za/salo-workshop-shaping-the-post-2015-development-agenda/Thu, 27 Feb 2014 16:47:32 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-workshop-shaping-the-post-2015-development-agenda/Identifying opportunities for a renewed focus on peace and security as preconditions for sustainable development in Africa Thursday 27th February 2014, Pretoria The 22nd Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit adopted the African Common Position on the Post-2015 Development Agenda thus building momentum behind the assertion that Africa should lead the international debate on the Post-2015 framework.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-workshop-a-review-of-lessons-learnt-from-the-elections-in-southern-and-eastern-africa-in-2013/Thu, 06 Feb 2014 17:14:34 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-workshop-a-review-of-lessons-learnt-from-the-elections-in-southern-and-eastern-africa-in-2013/Kenya, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mozambique, Madagascar 6 February 2014, Pretoria Hon. Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister in the Presidency and Head of ANC International Relations, was the keynote speaker. He gave an overview of the elections that had taken place throughout 2013 within the region and Kenya.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-workshop-south-africa-in-africa-20-years-into-democracy/Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:42:38 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-workshop-south-africa-in-africa-20-years-into-democracy/Tuesday 4th February 2014, Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Lindiwe Zulu (right), International Relations advisor in the South African Presidency receiving flowers from SALO’s Operations Manager, Francisca Mdleleni (left). Chair: Prof Chris Landsberg, Professor and Chair: African Diplomacy and Foreign Policy, University of Johannesburg 2nd Session: Ambassador Welile Nhlapo, former SA Ambassador to the United States and to Ethiopia and former Permanent Representative to the OAU Respondent: Piers Pigou, Project Director for Southern Africa: International Crisis Group (ICG) Chair: Aziz Pahad, former SA Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1999-2008 during the Mandela and Mbeki presidencieshttps://www.salo.org.za/mandela-tribute-page/Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:33:57 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/mandela-tribute-page/“The purpose of freedom is to create it for others.” Nelson Mandela This week South Africa and the world witnessed the highest level of international consensus ever seen in recent times over the passing of a great political leader.https://www.salo.org.za/hamba-kahle-madiba/Fri, 06 Dec 2013 20:07:47 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/hamba-kahle-madiba/Hamba Kahle Madiba. - Dr Showers Mawowa, Senior Researcher, SALO. Today, 6 December 2013, South Africa woke up to a future without founding president Nelson Mandela. He has passed on at 95. South Africa’s loss is also Africa’s and the world’s loss.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-workshop-reflections-on-the-first-round-of-the-malagasy-presidential-elections-and-the-prospects-for-peace-and-security-3-december-2013/Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:12:37 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-workshop-reflections-on-the-first-round-of-the-malagasy-presidential-elections-and-the-prospects-for-peace-and-security-3-december-2013/**Workshop Venue:**The Town House Hotel, Cape Town CBD Speakers: Enver Daniels- Chief State Law Adviser at the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. Served as head of the Troika legal team on Madagascar. Tsiresy Bernard- Malagasy student at UCT, involved with civil society and community development organisations in Madagascar Zara Randriamanakoto- Malagasy student at UCT From left to right - Enver Daniels, Tsiresy Bernard and SALO’s Marissa van Rensburghttps://www.salo.org.za/salo-cultural-dialogue-19112013/Tue, 19 Nov 2013 18:00:01 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-cultural-dialogue-19112013/An impoverished, and diverse community both culturally and ethnically, that remains largely divided after the xenophobic violence in 2009 which led to the displacement of 3000 Zimbabweans worked together today in conceptualizing and creating a shared cultural product in the form of large paintings.https://www.salo.org.za/a-workshop-on-the-role-of-the-kimberley-process/Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:08:36 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/a-workshop-on-the-role-of-the-kimberley-process/From the 19th to the 22nd of November 2013, the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS or KP), a tripartite global governance initiative bringing together governments, the diamond industry and civil society to curb the trade of conflict diamonds will be holding its 10th plenary meeting in Johannesburg.https://www.salo.org.za/algerian-national-day-celebration-5th-of-november-2013/Tue, 05 Nov 2013 16:54:46 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/algerian-national-day-celebration-5th-of-november-2013/From left to right - SALO’s Molly Dhlamini at the Algerian national day celebration standing with Winnie Mandela and General Keith Mokoape (Chairperson of Friends of Western Sahara)https://www.salo.org.za/cosatu-press-conference-on-swaziland-september-2013/Tue, 01 Oct 2013 09:41:39 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/cosatu-press-conference-on-swaziland-september-2013/Rebone Tau with Cde Jay Naidoo after he was released in Swazilandhttps://www.salo.org.za/youth-in-politics-uk-labour-party-conference-brighton-september-2013/Mon, 30 Sep 2013 09:36:34 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/youth-in-politics-uk-labour-party-conference-brighton-september-2013/Rebone Tau with International guests at the labour party conference With the Labour Party Leader Edhttps://www.salo.org.za/salo-building-regional-and-international-consensus-workshop-egypt-and-western-sahara-5-september-2013/Fri, 06 Sep 2013 12:55:49 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-building-regional-and-international-consensus-workshop-egypt-and-western-sahara-5-september-2013/First Session: Chair: Ms Carmen Smidt, ANC International Relations Manager, South South Cooperation To the left: Mr Ebrahim Ebrahim, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa - Topic: Briefing on South African perspectives on two key foreign policy issues: Egypt and Western Sahara Second Session: From left to right: Mohamed Mohamed Yahia, Ambassador of Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic Prof.https://www.salo.org.za/building-regional-and-international-consensus-workshop-african-women-and-peace-building-with-a-focus-on-zimbabwe-drc-and-somalia-20-august-2013/Tue, 20 Aug 2013 12:41:07 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/building-regional-and-international-consensus-workshop-african-women-and-peace-building-with-a-focus-on-zimbabwe-drc-and-somalia-20-august-2013/First Session Panel from left to right - Fatima Swartz,Chairperson, ACTION Support Centre, Steering Committee Abshiro Said Haji Mohamed, South African Somali Women’s Network Zeenat Adam, DIRCO, Director, Horn of Africa and Indian Ocean Islands Isabella Matambanadzo, Zimbabwean feminist activist & SALO Ref.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-book-launch-south-africa-zimbabwe-relations-16-july-2013/Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:08:09 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-book-launch-south-africa-zimbabwe-relations-16-july-2013/On the eve of Zimbabwe’s July 31st 2013 Election, the Southern African Liaison Office held their book launch for - “South Africa – Zimbabwe Relations: Volume 1 – Pre-colonial to 2006” - By the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO); Published by Jacana Media For more info on the book click here.https://www.salo.org.za/salos-rebone-tau-has-been-named-one-of-the-mail-guardians-top-200-young-south-africans-2013/Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:36:22 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salos-rebone-tau-has-been-named-one-of-the-mail-guardians-top-200-young-south-africans-2013/“Solidarity” is an important word in 28-year-old Rebone Tau’s vocabulary. She believes Africa will prosper if it unites against the continent’s growing ills. It’s what first attracted the Soweto-born Tau to an advocacy job at the Southern African Liaison Office, a non-governmental organisation involved in educating, lobbying and advocacy initiatives.https://www.salo.org.za/xavier-marchal/Tue, 04 Jun 2013 09:28:33 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/xavier-marchal/Xavier Marchal was the EU’s Ambassador in Harare from 2005 to 2010 during the years when SALO was developing cross-border links. He was an enthusiastic participant in SALO’s Building International Consensus network. He died on Saturday, 25 May, at the St.https://www.salo.org.za/africa-day/Sat, 25 May 2013 12:24:51 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/africa-day/This year Africa Day, the 25th May, marks 50 years of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now the African Union (AU). SALO will participate in a year-long focus on this anniversary and debates about the future of Africa. We have posted a few relevant articles in our “News Briefs” section of our website and below, the words of the AU anthem – which should be learnt by all and popularized!https://www.salo.org.za/salo-calls-on-president-zuma/Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:49:19 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-calls-on-president-zuma/This March 2013 Judith Todd (SALO Board Member), accompanied by SALO staff members, was invited to call on H. E. President Jacob Zuma. Memories of events in the fight against apartheid had recently been refreshed in the heart-felt tributes paid by many, including President Zuma, to struggle heroine Phyllis Naidoo.https://www.salo.org.za/zimbabwe-two-days-after-the-referendum-and-a-tribute-to-the-late-phyllis-naidoo-with-special-reference-to-her-time-in-exile-in-zimbabwe-18th-march-2013/Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:29:19 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/zimbabwe-two-days-after-the-referendum-and-a-tribute-to-the-late-phyllis-naidoo-with-special-reference-to-her-time-in-exile-in-zimbabwe-18th-march-2013/**** Bishop Rubin Philip, Dean of the Province of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa and Chairperson of the SALO Board with Francisca Mdleleni (SALO Operations Manager) welcoming everyone to the event. Sukhthi Naidoo, daughter of the late ANC veteran Phyllis Naidoo, who died in Durban in February 2013.https://www.salo.org.za/the-norwegian-ambassadors-visit-to-salo/Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:52:54 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/the-norwegian-ambassadors-visit-to-salo/The Norwegian Ambassador to SA H.E. Kari Bjørnsgaard (bottom left), visits the Cape Town office for discussions on Zimbabwe with SALO staff and PASSOP director Braam Hanekom (upper right)https://www.salo.org.za/building-regional-and-international-consensus-in-southern-africa-botswanazimbabwesouth-africa-diamonds/Thu, 31 Jan 2013 12:53:38 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/building-regional-and-international-consensus-in-southern-africa-botswanazimbabwesouth-africa-diamonds/31 January 2013, Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria From left to right: Ambassador Welile Nhlapo (Former National Security Advisor to the South African President; and Chair of the Kimberley Process, as of 1 January 2013), HE Kenny Kiniotiro Kapinga (Botswana High Commissioner to South Africa), Vasu Gounden (Founder and Executive Director of the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) From left to right: Ambassador Roeland van de Geer (Head of the EU Delegation, Pretoria), Aziz Pahad (Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Africa, 1994 - 2008), Ambassador Welile Nhlapo (Former National Security Advisor to the South African President; and Chair of the Kimberley Process, as of 1 January 2013) Inputs from members of KP civil society: Speaking from the floor Farai Maguwu (Director of the Centre for Resource Governance) You can access our Policy Dialogue Reports here.https://www.salo.org.za/building-regional-and-international-consensus-in-southern-africa-botswanazimbabwesouth-africa-refugees-migrants-diaspora/Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:24:48 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/building-regional-and-international-consensus-in-southern-africa-botswanazimbabwesouth-africa-refugees-migrants-diaspora/30 January 2013, Burgers Park Hotel, Pretoria Facilitator: Tara Polzer Ngwato (Migration and conflict transformation expert and SALO consultant) Braam Hanekom, Director of PASSOP (left) and Bongani Masuku, International Relations Secretary, Congress of South African Trade Unions (right) Thoko Matshe (Africa Regional Coordinator,Olof Palme International Center) in the foreground addressing the panel: From left to right: Alice Mogwe (Director of Ditshwanelo, Botswana Centre for Human Rights), HE Kenny Kiniotiro Kapinga (Botswana High Commissioner to South Africa) and David Modiega (Civil society representative: The Botswana Civil Society Solidarity Coalition on Zimbabwe, and Chief Executive Officer of Churches United Against HIV & AIDS)https://www.salo.org.za/osisa-drc-delegation-from-johannesburg-meets-the-cape-town-congolese-community-at-a-meeting-organised-by-salo-at-refugee-rights-group-passops-office-september-2012/Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:51:57 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/osisa-drc-delegation-from-johannesburg-meets-the-cape-town-congolese-community-at-a-meeting-organised-by-salo-at-refugee-rights-group-passops-office-september-2012/Hubert Tshiswaka (OSISA Programme Manager: Regional and International Advocacy for the DRC); Hubert Tshiswaka interacting with the Cape Town Congolese community.https://www.salo.org.za/rebone-tau-presenting-on-swaziland-in-mpumalanga-with-cde-ebrahim-september-2012/Sun, 30 Sep 2012 09:30:49 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/rebone-tau-presenting-on-swaziland-in-mpumalanga-with-cde-ebrahim-september-2012/https://www.salo.org.za/salo-anti-xenophobia-film-screening-cape-town-30-august-2012/Thu, 30 Aug 2012 13:36:38 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-anti-xenophobia-film-screening-cape-town-30-august-2012/ Braam Hanekom, PASSOP Director discusses SALO and PASSOP’s collaborative DVD entitled: Together Against Hate with community members from Gugulethu and Khayaleitsha.https://www.salo.org.za/building-international-consensus-on-swaziland-zimbabwe-and-the-drc-october-2012-burgers-park-hotel-pretoria/Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:28:50 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/building-international-consensus-on-swaziland-zimbabwe-and-the-drc-october-2012-burgers-park-hotel-pretoria/Participants at the Swaziland, Zimbabwe and DRC workshop H.E. Rosalind Marsden, EU’s Special Representative for Sudan/South Sudan. She was the keynote speaker at SALO’s first Building International Consensus workshop on Sudan/South Sudan, 27th July 2012,Burgers Park, Pretoria Bishop Rubin Philip, Dean of the Province of the Anglican Church in Southern Africa and Chairperson of the SALO Board.https://www.salo.org.za/anc-policy-conference-june-2012/Sat, 30 Jun 2012 09:49:24 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/anc-policy-conference-june-2012/Rebone Tau with H. E. President Zumahttps://www.salo.org.za/public-dialogue-on-the-ancs-draft-international-relations-policy-document/Tue, 29 May 2012 14:06:03 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/public-dialogue-on-the-ancs-draft-international-relations-policy-document/Public dialogue on the ANC’s draft international relations policy document which at the time was due to be presented at the ANC policy conference in June 2012. The meeting was facilitated under the aegis of the EU –South Africa Dialogue on Peace and Security, on the 29th May 2012, Townhouse Hotel Cape Town **** Ambassador Lindiwe Zulu (International Relations Advisor in the South African Presidency) Seated from Left to Right: Hon Hargreaves Tisetso Magama, Chairperson, Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, South African Parliament, Professor Brian Raftopolous (SALO Board member) and seated next to him Ambassador Lindiwe Zulu.https://www.salo.org.za/briefing-to-diplomats-by-ambassador-welile-nhlapo-south-africas-special-envoy-to-the-drc-pretoria-may-2012/Tue, 15 May 2012 17:30:44 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/briefing-to-diplomats-by-ambassador-welile-nhlapo-south-africas-special-envoy-to-the-drc-pretoria-may-2012/Participants interacting at a SALO briefing meeting to diplomats by South Africa’s Special Envoy to the DRC, Ambassador Welile Nhlapo Mr Hubert Tshiswaka (OSISA Programme Manager: Regional and International Advocacy for the DRC) expressing a view, seated next to him is the Olivier Richard then First Secretary at the French Embassy in South Africa Ambassador Welile Nhlapo and SALO researcher Sambulo Mathebula who was chairing the meeting.https://www.salo.org.za/launch-of-salos-project-in-support-of-the-eu-south-africa-dialogue-on-peace-and-security-3rd-may-2012-burgers-park-hotel-pretoria/Thu, 03 May 2012 10:16:35 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/launch-of-salos-project-in-support-of-the-eu-south-africa-dialogue-on-peace-and-security-3rd-may-2012-burgers-park-hotel-pretoria/Ambassador Lindiwe Zulu (President Jacob Zuma’s International Relations Advisor and Spokesperson for the SADC mediation team for Zimbabwe) with Rebone Tau (SALO Liaison and Advocacy Co-ordinator) posing with an exquisite shared birthday cake as their birthdays are on the same day: 22th April H.https://www.salo.org.za/swazi-delegation-of-pro-democracy-activists-meets-cape-town-chapter-of-the-swaziland-democracy-campaign-sdc-after-the-swazi-delegation-had-briefed-senior-south-african-parliamentary-and-government/Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:21:53 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/swazi-delegation-of-pro-democracy-activists-meets-cape-town-chapter-of-the-swaziland-democracy-campaign-sdc-after-the-swazi-delegation-had-briefed-senior-south-african-parliamentary-and-government/The Swazi delegation, which was led by Osisa’s Swaziland Programme Manager, Muzi Masuku, included: Mrs Khangezile Dlamini-General Secretary, Council of Swaziland Churches, Mr. Mandla Hlatshwayo- Swazi in the Diaspora, Dr Sikelela Dlamini-Coordinator, Swaziland United Democratic Front (SUDF), Dr. Alvit Dlamini- President Ngwane National Liberatory Congress (NNLC), SDC Cape Town member, Mr.https://www.salo.org.za/may-2011-workshop-pretoria/Mon, 30 May 2011 12:21:30 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/may-2011-workshop-pretoria/The discussion was led by Ambassador Lindiwe Zulu, President Zuma’s International Relations Advisor and Spokesperson for the SADC endorsed mediation team on Zimbabwe Vasu Gounden (Founder and Executive Director of ACCORD), May 2011 (From left to right): Professor Chris Landsberg (SALO board, University of Johannesburg), Vasu Gounden (Founder and Executive Director of the Africa Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes -ACCORD), Dewa Mavhinga (then Regional Coordinator for Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition in South Africa), Isabella Matambanadzo (Zimbabwean Feminist and Activist), Deprose Muchena (OSISA Deputy Director) and Richard Smith (SALO Board) member and Chair of the session - at the podium.https://www.salo.org.za/cape-town-book-launch-for-professor-lloyd-sachikonyes-when-a-state-turns-on-its-citizens-institutionalised-violence-and-political-culture-31-march-2011/Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:25:49 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/cape-town-book-launch-for-professor-lloyd-sachikonyes-when-a-state-turns-on-its-citizens-institutionalised-violence-and-political-culture-31-march-2011/Noted Zimbabwean Professor Lloyd Sachikonye makes a presentation about his book whilst another speaker, Horst Kleinschmidt, (SALO Reference Group) looks on. (On far right at front) The late and esteemed Professor Kader Asmal (ANC veteran; former South African Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry; as well as former Minister of Education) was in attendance along with his wife Louise and an unidentified family friend.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-in-orange-farm-gauteng-raising-awareness-on-swaziland-february-2011/Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:55:23 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-in-orange-farm-gauteng-raising-awareness-on-swaziland-february-2011/Pius Vilakati, who is in exile from Swaziland, is the former president of the Swaziland tertiary students’ union. Pius addresses the community (pictured below) in February 2011. Looking on are Rebone Tau (in the chair) and Lucian Segami from SALO.https://www.salo.org.za/salo-meets-swedish-development-minister/Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:40:42 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/salo-meets-swedish-development-minister/Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation, Ms Gunilla Carlsson, engages with SALO. To her left are (starting with the extreme left): Ambassador Peter Teljer (then Swedish Ambassador to South Africa), Mr Kaj I Persson (Chargé d’affaires. Minister Deputy Head of Mission), Tawanda Sachikonye (SALO Researcher); to her right is Ambassador Sten Rylander (former Swedish Ambassador to Zimbabwe).https://www.salo.org.za/aung-san-suu-kyis-release-from-house-arrest-november-2010/Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:10:01 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/aung-san-suu-kyis-release-from-house-arrest-november-2010/SALO’s Lucian Segami celebrating Aung San Suu Kyi’s release from house arrest with Dr Thien Win, Chairperson of the Free Burma Campaign, South Africa after the University of Johannesburg workshop. He led the gathering in a toast to her release.https://www.salo.org.za/building-international-consensus-on-zimbabwe-adam-habib-keynote-address-at-the-university-of-johannesburg-17th-november-2010/Wed, 17 Nov 2010 09:55:48 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/building-international-consensus-on-zimbabwe-adam-habib-keynote-address-at-the-university-of-johannesburg-17th-november-2010/Professor Adam Habib (Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation and Advancement at the University of Johannesburg) giving his keynote address. SALO drew the audiences attention to the release of Burmese civil rights leader Aung San Suu Kyi the previous week (13th November 2010).https://www.salo.org.za/680/Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:27:58 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/680/The acting head of the World Bank in Zimbabwe, Mungai Lenneiye (right), greets Dr Ibbo Mandaza of executive director of the Southern African Political Economy Series (SAPES) Trust, before addressing a SALO forum in Pretoria (October 2010)https://www.salo.org.za/678/Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:26:14 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/678/Colonel Ribbon Mosholi (ANC International Relations Manager North- South Cooperation), addresses a SALO workshop (October 2010)https://www.salo.org.za/676/Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:25:11 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/676/Aziz Pahad, former SA Deputy Foreign Minister, pays tribute to two distinguished Swedish diplomats on their retirement, at a SALO workshop May 2010. Ambassador Sten Rylander and Tor Sellstrom of the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA), spent decades in Southern Africa initially in support of the liberation movements.https://www.salo.org.za/684/Sun, 09 May 2010 12:30:10 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/684/Honourable Morgan Tsvangirai, MDC President and Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, addressing SALO’s Building International consensus network (9 May 2010)https://www.salo.org.za/together-against-hate/Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:23:00 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/together-against-hate/Together Against Hate: Women, Xenophobic Violence and Conflict Resolution Processes – a workshop organised by SALO in collaboration with PASSOP (2009) led by SALO Operations Manager Francisca Mdleleni (left).https://www.salo.org.za/690/Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:34:19 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/690/PUDEMO President Mario Masuku speaks at SALO’s first Building International Consensus on Swaziland workshop in Pretoria shortly after his release from a year’s detention. (October 2009)https://www.salo.org.za/682/Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:29:06 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/682/Hon. Elton Mangoma, then Zimbabwean Economic Planning and Investment Promotion Minister (now Minister of Energy and Power Development) speaking at a SALO investment workshop (April 2009)https://www.salo.org.za/688/Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:32:31 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/688/South African Madam Justice Navanethem Pillay, UN Human Rights Commissioner, addressing a SALO meeting In Cape Town (January 2009).https://www.salo.org.za/686/Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:31:15 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/686/SALO hosts a farewell function for Ambassador Kingsley Mamabolo before his departure to Nigeria on the night of President Obama’s inauguration (January 2009). Ambassador Mamabolo was a founding member of the SALO Building International Consensus network. Ambassador Mamabolo is now South Africa’s Ambassador to the United Nations.https://www.salo.org.za/dumiso-dabengwa-december-2008/Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:09:02 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/dumiso-dabengwa-december-2008/Dumiso Dabengwa (former Zimbabwean Minister of Home Affairs and a former Zanu- PF Politburo member) addresses a SALO consensus-building workshop at Burgers’ Park Hotel in Pretoria (December 2008)https://www.salo.org.za/698/Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:39:31 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/698/Simba Makoni (his former positions include: executive secretary of SADC, Zimbabwean Minister of Finance and Zanu-PF Politburo member) addressing a SALO workshop on Zimbabwe (December 2008).https://www.salo.org.za/deputy-minister-ebrahim-ebrahim-and-h-e-xavier-marchal-at-a-salo-forum/Sat, 30 Jun 2007 12:40:43 +0200https://www.salo.org.za/deputy-minister-ebrahim-ebrahim-and-h-e-xavier-marchal-at-a-salo-forum/From left to right: Thokozani Khupe, then MDC vice president (now Zimbabwe’s Deputy Prime Minister), Ebrahim Ebrahim, then head of the ANC International Affairs Committee (now Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation’s) and H. E. Xavier Marchal, then European Commission ambassador to Harare (now European Commission ambassador to Ethiopia) addressing a SALO workshop (June 2007)