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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

STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC PARLIAMENTARY FORUM ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD 11TH OCTOBER 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)

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.

 

Joint 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.

By 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.

 

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Le Forum parlementaire de la Communauté de développement de l'Afrique australe (SADC PF) a été créé en 1997 conformément à l'article 9 (2) du Traité de la SADC en tant qu'institution autonome de la SADC. Il s'agit d'un organe interparlementaire régional composé de treize (14) parlements représentant plus de 3500 parlementaires dans la région de la SADC.

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