SADC Parliamentary Forum
Dear Colleagues/partners,
It is with ineffable pleasure that I release this Statement to Member Parliaments and partners on the dignified occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
Chers Collaborateurs et Partenaires,
C'est avec un plaisir inexprimable que je publie cette déclaration aux Parlements membres et aux Partenaires à l'occasion de la Journée internationale pour l'élimination de la violence à l'égard des femmes.
COMMUNIQUE OF THE SYMPOSIUM FOR THE 54 TH PLENARY ASSEMBLY SESSION
"THE ROLE OF PARLIAMENTS IN PROMOTING COORDINATION FOR ENHANCED DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND RECOVERY PLANNING IN THE SADC REGION "
22NDNOVEMBER 2023
CONCEPT NOTE
54 TH PLENARY ASSEMBLY
OF THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM
SESSION HOSTED
BY THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE REPUBLIC OF MAURITIUS
22 ND - 26THNOVEMBER 2023
Dear 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
Dates: 11 th to 18 th October 2023
Format: Virtual (Zoom)
NOTE CONCEPTUELLE
SÉANCE D'AUDITION PUBLIQUE POUR LES COMMISSIONS PERMANENTES DU FORUM PARLEMENTAIRE DE LA SADC (SADC PF)
Amplifier la voix des citoyens dans l'intégration régionale en Afrique australe : Combler le manque d'engagement en rapprochant le Parlement des citoyens
Dates : Du 11 au 18 octobre 2023
Mode : Virtuel (Zoom)
Chers collègues et partenaires,
J'ai l'immense satisfaction de communiquer cette déclaration aux parlements membres et aux partenaires du Forum dans la perspective de la célébration de la Journée internationale de la démocratie 2023.
En cette journée, il est essentiel de reconnaître que la démocratie est le pilier le plus important du développement humain. La démocratie offre l'espace nécessaire à la mise en œuvre progressive des droits de l'homme et permet la protection des minorités. La démocratie est la seule forme de gouvernance qui accorde une crédibilité à la volonté du peuple et permet aux citoyens de choisir librement leurs représentants élus pour défendre leurs intérêts au sein des parlements. Les parlements qui incarnent la démocratie fournissent alors un cadre pour la responsabilité et pour l'exercice de contrôles et de contrepoids sur le gouvernement en place. Si les parlements tirent leur mandat du cadre démocratique, une démocratie forte se traduit logiquement par un parlement robuste.
Dear 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.