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.
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 Aoû 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.
Caros Colegas/Parceiros,
É com bastante entusiasmo que publicamos esta primeira declaração conjunta aos parceiros na ocasião da celebração do Dia Internacional da Juventude neste 12 de Agosto de 2022.
Trata-se de reconhecer que a juventude da África está disposta a abraçar os desafios e as oportunidades emergentes que a região tem para oferecer. No entanto, a juventude precisa de um ambiente político e jurídico favorável, necessário para o seu crescimento e sua transformação na melhor versão de si própria.
Concept Note - The SADC RISDP & Social Accountability in Public Resource Management A National Dialogue for Non-State Actors – 28th June 2023
28 Jui 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 Jui 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 Jui 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 Mai 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 Mai 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 Mai 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.