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SADC PF links child marriage fight to broader SRHR and economic inclusion agenda at Women Deliver 2026

SADC PF links child marriage fight to broader SRHR and economic inclusion agenda at Women Deliver 2026

15 May 2026
Press Release

SADC PF Links Child Marriage Fight to Broader SRHR and Economic Inclusion Agenda at Women Deliver 2026

Women Deliver 2026 | SRHR | Child Marriage | Gender Equality

The Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Ms Boemo Sekgoma, has stressed the need for a comprehensive, multi-sectoral response to child marriage.

She has argued that the practice is deeply intertwined with sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), education, economic inclusion, and climate justice.

Speaking during a panel discussion at the Women Deliver 2026 Conference in Melbourne, Australia last week, Ms Sekgoma highlighted the continued regional impact of the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage, describing it as a powerful legislative and advocacy instrument shaping reforms across Southern Africa.

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SADC Parliamentary Forum Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law

SADC Parliamentary Forum Invites Experts to Join Technical Working Group on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law

10 Apr 2026
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The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) invites partners and experts to join the Technical Working Group (TWG) supporting the development of the SADC Model Law on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law (SMLCRL).

This important regional initiative seeks to strengthen democratic governance across SADC Member States by promoting constitutional supremacy, separation of powers, judicial independence, accountability, human rights protection, and the rule of law.

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AFRODAD Interim Executive Director Dr Yungong Theophilus Jong andSADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma

SADC PF, AFRODAD Convene Parliamentarians for Capacity Building on Debt Management and Fiscal Oversight

24 Mar 2026
Press Release

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – Parliamentarians from across Southern Africa will convene for a high-level virtual capacity development session on 24 March 2026 aimed at strengthening parliamentary oversight of public debt management amid mounting fiscal pressures across the continent.

The engagement, organised jointly by the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD), forms part of Phase III of an ongoing initiative to equip legislators with the tools needed to navigate the complex dynamics of sovereign debt, climate financing, and public financial management reforms.

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Education and employment protocols in focus as SADC PF Committee meets in Gaborone

Education and Employment Protocols in Focus as SADC PF Committee Meets in Gaborone

24 Mar 2026
Press Release

WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) will convene a statutory meeting of its Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) in Gaborone, Botswana, from 27 to 29 March 2026.

The meeting will bring together over 30 Members of Parliament from 15 Member States to deliberate on the implementation of two key regional instruments: the SADC Protocol on Education and Training (1997) and the SADC Protocol on Employment and Labour (2023).

Speaking ahead of the meeting, SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma noted that discussions will be held under the theme:
“Leveraging SADC Protocols on Education and Employment to Build Resilient and Inclusive Human Capital for the Future.”

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CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST & TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST & TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL ANTI-SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY

20 Mar 2026
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1. Introduction and background to assignment

The SADC Parliamentary Forum is a leading inter-parliamentary organisation composed of 15 Member Parliaments. Established under Article 9(2) of the SADC Treaty, the Forum operates as an independent organ of the Southern African Development Community vested with the mandate to promote democracy, parliamentarism and regional dialogue on issues of mutual interest. The Forum implements initiatives and programmes which aim to promote human rights and democratic principles, including the quest for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) under the Sweden-funded SRHR, HIV and AIDS Governance Project (2023-2026).

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SADC PF calls for public input on education and employment ahead of HSDSP meeting

SADC PF calls for public input on education and employment ahead of HSDSP meeting

20 Mar 2026
Press Release

The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has opened a public call for submissions ahead of the upcoming Statutory Meeting of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP), scheduled for 27–29 March 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana.

The meeting will focus on two key regional frameworks: the SADC Protocol on Education and Training (1997) and the SADC Protocol on Employment and Labour (2023), which aim to ensure that all citizens have access to quality education and decent work.

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Parliamentary Clerks strengthen financial oversight skills at SoCATT professional development seminar

Parliamentary Clerks strengthen financial oversight skills at SoCATT professional development seminar

19 Mar 2026
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Gaborone, Botswana - Parliamentary clerks and financial oversight experts from across Africa convened in Botswana for the 9th Professional Development Seminar of the Society of Clerks-at-the-Table (SoCATT) Africa Region, where participants explored ways to strengthen parliamentary scrutiny of public finances and reinforce accountability in governance.

Held from 9 to 13 March 2026, the five-day seminar brought together parliamentary administrators, budget analysts and public finance specialists under the theme, “Parliaments and Public Finance Management: Fostering Transparency and Accountability.”

The event was organised under the framework of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region and its professional body, SoCATT Africa, and hosted by the National Assembly of Botswana.

Throughout the seminar, delegates examined the evolving role of parliaments in overseeing national budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and strengthening institutional frameworks that safeguard the prudent management of public resources.

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MILESTONE: Former Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia Justice Patrick Matibini (right) reacts as Speaker of the National Assembly, Rt Hon Dr Nelly B.K. Mutti, SC, MP, cuts the ribbon at the launch of the Institute for Parliamentary Studies and Training (iPST). Photo: National Assembly of Zambia.

Zambia launches Institute for Parliamentary Studies and Training as leaders hail transformative milestone

19 Mar 2026
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Zambia on Monday took a step toward strengthening parliamentary professionalism and democratic governance with the official launch of the Institute for Parliamentary Studies and Training (iPST).

National leaders and regional partners were swift in welcoming the initiative as a transformative development for legislative capacity building.

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SADC geopolitical group participates in the strategic planning session of the IPU as part of the Africa geopolitical group

16 Mar 2026
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The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) actively participated in several strategic engagements during January 2026 aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation, advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and reinforcing Africa’s voice in global parliamentary diplomacy.

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SADC PF advances strategic partnerships and SRHR Project implementation

06 Mar 2026
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The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) actively participated in several strategic engagements during January 2026 aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation, advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), and reinforcing Africa’s voice in global parliamentary diplomacy.

On 19 January 2026, the Secretariat participated in the African Geopolitical Group Strategy Meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) held virtually. The meeting reviewed progress on the IPU Strategic Plan and coordinated Africa’s positions within the organisation.

Discussions focused on strengthening representation of African parliaments in IPU structures, identifying candidates for vacancies on IPU committees, and aligning positions on emerging global issues.

Participants also examined proposals for emergency items for upcoming IPU Assemblies, including matters related to global conflicts and the impacts of climate change. The leadership of the African Geopolitical Group reiterated the importance of continental unity in promoting Africa’s priorities in governance, peace and security, and sustainable development.

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About Us

The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) was established in 1997 in accordance with Article 9(2) of the SADC Treaty as an autonomous institution of SADC. It is a regional inter-parliamentary body composed of fourteen (14) national parliaments, representing more than 3,500 parliamentarians across the SADC region. Read More

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