LGBTQIA+ rights
Policy Brief on “Consultation with Transgender People and Organisations” - 26 March 2019
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 …
Policy Brief 11 March 2019 -The Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill
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). The dialogue was part of the ongoing series of engagements by the Deputy Minister …
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 …
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 …
Policy Brief - Reviewing the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill - 29 January 2019
Collaboration between government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, donors and researchers is critical to reviewing the proposed Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill. This policy brief presents a framework for …
ENCA interview with SALO's 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 …
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 …
Policy Brief: Deepening Human Rights in South Africa through youth activism on Gender-based Violence, LGBTI, Xenophobia, Racism and Hate Speech - 13 Dec 2018
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) together with the Embassy of Ireland hosted a community outreach programme on deepening human rights activism in South African communities. The main aim of the outreach was to generate a sense of …
Community Dialogue in Mamelodi - 13 Dec 2018
On 13th of December 2018 the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a dialogue on gender-based violence (GBV), LGBTQI, xenophobia, hate crimes and hate speech in Mamelodi. The dialogue was part of the ongoing series of engagements by …
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 2018
Policy Brief: Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on the: Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill - 20 Nov 2018
On the 20th of November 2018, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) with direct support from the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria, hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill. The event was aimed at …
Multi-stakeholder dialogue on the Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill - 20 Nov 2018
6 Spin Street, Cape Town CBD (near Parliament) On the 20th of November 2018, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) with direct support from the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria, hosted a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the Hate Crimes and …