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WINDHOEK-NAMÍBIA, Quarta-feira, 07 de Julho de 2021 – As comissões permanentes do Fórum Parlamentar da Comunidade de Desenvolvimento da África Austral (FP-SADC) e o Grupo Regional da Mulher Parlamentar (RWPC) realizam amanhã, Quinta-feira, dia 08 de Julho, uma sessão subordinada ao lema «O Papel dos Parlamentares na Promoção dos Direitos à Autonomia e Integridade Corporal no âmbito da Saúde e Direitos Sexuais e Reprodutivos (SDSR) na SADC».

A sessão, que será orientada pela Aliança SIDA e Direitos para a África Austral (ARASA), tem como um dos propósitos identificar as principais prioridades regionais em termos de políticas para a protecção dos direitos à autonomia e integridade corporal, com uma atenção especial na saúde e direitos sexuais e reprodutivos, e na forma como os mecanismos internacionais podem ser alavancados no sentido de promover os referidos direitos.

WINDHOEK-NAMIBIA, Wednesday 07 July 2021 - The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum's (SADC-PF) Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programs (HSD&SP) will, tomorrow Thursday 08 July, host a session on " The Role of Parliamentarians in Advancing the Rights to Bodily Autonomy and integrity for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in SADC."

The purpose of the session, to be facilitated by the AIDS and Rights Alliance for Southern Africa (ARASA), is to amongst others identify key regional policy priorities for protection of the rights to bodily autonomy and integrity, with a focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights, and how the international mechanisms can be leveraged to advance these rights.

Dear Colleagues/partners, This is the second year that the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) is commemorating the International day of Parliamentarism pursuant to Resolution A/RES/72/278 of the UN General Assembly.

The SADC-PF is proud to celebrate this day together with its 15 Member Parliaments and commemorate the democratic values that underpin parliamentary work across the SADC region.

Statement of SG - International day of parliamentarism 2021

The Secretary General of the SADC-PF, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma applauded the host, Botswana Parliament, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic they managed to hold the virtual Plenary Assembly. ‘’I beg to highlight some of the achievements of our Forum since the Plenary Assembly, which are two Model Laws are nearing finalization; the SADC Model Law on Gender Based Violence and the SADC Model Law on Public Financial Management’’, She highlighted.
 
She further envisaged that these Model Laws and other initiatives by the Forum, will cement regional integration and consolidate the SADC Identity, whereby the belief of shared SADC values, cultures and norms, strengthen the bonds of solidarity and cooperation.
 
The General Secretary, said the Forum is poised to act as an enabler of socio-economic change through concerted actions achieved through inclusive participation of all SADC Member States. Furthermore, Ms Sekgoma highlighted that the SADC-PF has indeed led the region on themes such as elections; trade; natural resources governance; gender equality; women empowerment; budget analysis, CT and Human Resources.
 
Lastly, she said the Forum remains committed to deepening regional parliamentary integration and to building the capacity of its Member Parliaments to face emerging challenges.
The three day virtual session is scheduled for the 25th -27th June 2021 under the theme ‘’Leveraging the AfCFTA for post-COVID Economic Recovery on Southern Africa: The Role of SADC Parliamentary Forum and National Parliaments.
 

At the official opening of the 49th plenary assembly session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum hosted virtually by the Parliament of the Bostwana 25th June 2021

WINDHOEK-NAMIBIE, mardi 22 juin 2021 – Le Forum parlementaire de la Communauté de développement de l’Afrique australe (FP SADC) tiendra la session virtuelle de sa 49e Assemblée plénière sur le rôle que peuvent jouer les parlements pour tirer parti de la zone de libre-échange continentale africaine (ZLECAf) du vendredi 25 au dimanche 27 juin 2021.

La session plénière qui se tiendra virtuellement sous les auspices du Parlement du Botswana aura pour thème « Tirer parti de la ZLECAf pour la reprise économique en Afrique australe dans la période post-Covid : le rôle du Forum parlementaire de la SADC et des parlements nationaux ».

#SADCPF49  #LeveragingAfCFTA

WINDHOEK-NAMIBIA, Tuesday 22 June 2021 – The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) will hold its 49th Plenary Assembly Virtual Session on the role Parliaments can play in leveraging the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) from Friday, 25 to Sunday, 27 June 2021.

The Plenary Session, to be hosted virtually by the Parliament of Botswana, will be held under the theme: “Leveraging the AfCFTA for Post-Covid Economic Recovery in Southern Africa: The Role of SADC Parliamentary Forum and National Parliaments.” 

O Fórum Parlamentar da SADC (FP SADC) vem, por este meio, prestar a sua homenagem a Michel Mweza - intérprete de francês no Secretariado e prezado funcionário do quadro do Fórum - cujo repentino falecimento a todos trouxe comoção e tristeza.

Michel era animado de um carácter alegre e de uma personalidade revestida de cativante à vontade. Uma pessoa que de certo modo surgia como raio de luz emanando boa disposição, com a particular habilidade de incutir ânimo nos seus colegas e noutros funcionários. O seu trabalho era apreciado pela sua qualidade; o que é também certo é que as suas ideias eram brilhantes. Como cidadão da República Democrática do Congo Michel Mweza transmitia um sentimento de patriotismo que o fazia representar as cores do seu país dignamente, no estrangeiro e na Região da SADC

Le Forum parlementaire de la SADC salue la mémoire de Michel Mweza, traducteur-interprète du français au Secrétariat, qui était un membre du personnel du Forum apprécié de tous et dont le décès subit a laissé tout un chacun dans un état de consternation et de tristesse.

Michel était d'un naturel jovial, doté d'une personnalité à la fois forte et décontractée. C'était un rayon de lumière qui transmettait des vibrations positives et qui avait la capacité d'entraîner dans son sillage ses camarades de travail et les autres employés. Son travail ne suscitait que des éloges et ses idées étaient brillantes. Comme citoyen de la République démocratique du Congo, il était animé de sentiments patriotiques et portait haut les couleurs de son pays à l'étranger et dans toute la région de la SADC.

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