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STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD 11TH OCTOBER 2023
11 Oct 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumDear Colleagues and Partners,
The SADC Parliamentary Forum presents its congenial compliments to its Member Parliaments and partners and is pleased to keenly commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child on this 11th October 2023.
On this day, the Forum recognises the significant importance of empowering girl children in Africa through adequate food, shelter, health care and education to ensure that they become the leaders of tomorrow. The Sustainable Development Agenda 2030 which is premised in large part on gender equality also implies that girl children must be treated equally, and without discrimination with regards to boys who are often offered better chances and opportunities in life.
CONCEPT NOTE PUBLIC HEARING SESSION FOR SADC PF STANDING COMMITTEES Amplifying Citizens' Voices in Regional Integration in Southern Africa: Bridging the Engagement Gap by bringing Parliament to the People
03 Oct 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumCONCEPT NOTE
PUBLIC HEARING SESSION FOR SADC PF STANDING COMMITTEES
Amplifying Citizens' Voices in Regional Integration in Southern Africa: Bridging the Engagement Gap by bringing Parliament to the People
Dates: 11 th to 18 th October 2023
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2023
15 Sep 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumDear Colleagues/partners,
I have the immense contentment to release this Statement to the Forum’s Member Parliaments and partners in view of celebrating the International Day of Democracy 2023.
On this day, it is essential to recognise that democracy is the single most important pillar for human development. Democracy provides the necessary space for human rights to be progressively implemented and enables the protection of minorities. Democracy is the only form of governance which bestows credence to the will of the people and allows citizens to freely choose their elected representatives to advance their interests within parliaments. Parliaments which embody democracy then provide a framework for accountability and for checks and balances to be exercised on the Government of the day. Whilst Parliaments derive their mandate from the democratic framework, a strong democracy logically translates into a robust Parliament.
JOINT STATEMENT OF THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM (SADC-PF) AND THE SADC YOUTH FORUM (SAYoF) ON INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY 12TH AUGUST 2023
12 Aug 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumJoint SADC PF-SAYoF Statement on International Youth Day 2023
Dear Colleagues/Partners,
It is with great pleasure that we release this inaugural joint statement to partners in view of celebrating the International Youth Day on this 12th August 2023.
This is to recognise that the youth of Africa is ready to embrace the emerging challenges and opportunities that the region has to offer. Yet, the youth need the conducive policy and legal environment necessary to grow and evolve into the best version of themselves.
Concept Note - The SADC RISDP & Social Accountability in Public Resource Management A National Dialogue for Non-State Actors – 28th June 2023
28 Jun 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumThe SADC RISDP & Social Accountability in Public Resource Management
A National Dialogue for Non-State Actors – 28th June 2023
Concept Note
Growing concern over worsening forms of Gender Based Violence (GBV)
23 Jun 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary Forum
Statement delivered during the Official Opening ceremony marking the national engagement and Capacity Building high level session for Members of Parliament to promote the domestication of the SADC Model Law on Gender-Based Violence in the Republic of
23 Jun 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumStatement delivered during the Official Opening ceremony marking the national engagement and Capacity Building high level session for Members of Parliament to promote the domestication of the SADC Model Law on Gender-Based Violence in the Republic of Malawi
21 st to 24 th June 2023
Salima, Malawi
Partners say SRHR, HIV and AIDS Governance Project unifying
31 May 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumBy Moses Magadza
MAHE, SEYCHELLES - The recently concluded SADC PF Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) HIV and AIDS Governance Project in Seychelles has been hailed as a significant step forward in addressing the HIV and AIDS crisis in the island nation.
Seychelles thanks SIDA for successful SRHR, HIV and AIDS Project
31 May 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumBy Moses Magadza
MAHE, SEYCHELLES - The National Assembly of Seychelles has expressed gratitude to the SADC Parliamentary Forum for supporting a four-year Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance Project with funding from the Swedish International Development Corporation Agency (SIDA).
The Speaker of the National Assembly of South Africa, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula, Highlights Positive Outcomes of SADC Parliamentary Forum Meeting in Seychelles
31 May 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary Forum
Assembly of South Africa,
Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula
Monday, 29 May 2023 – The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula who led the South African delegation to the Executive Committee meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum that took place in Mahe, Seychelles from 27 to 28 May, has described the outcomes of the meeting as a positive step towards the establishment of a SADC Parliamentary Forum that would champion accelerated integration and development of the region and its people.