SALO highlights
News, notices and events from SALO.
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 …
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. #HateCrimesBill
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 …
SALO in the News - 10 Sept 2021
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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 …
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 …
Women’s 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 …
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 …
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 …
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”.
Ebrahim Ebrahim's 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 …
Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue: 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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
International Women’s 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 …
