SALO highlights
News, notices and events from SALO.
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 …
International Transgender Day of Visibility
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
International Women's 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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Norwegian People's Aid Partner's 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 …
Reception at the Austrian Ambassador's 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. …
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 …
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 …
World Children's 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. …
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 …
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 …
SA’s 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.
International Day of the Girl Child
“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 …
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 …
