SADC Parliamentary Forum
By Moses Magadza in Pretoria, South Africa
Former First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, has emphasised the urgent need to champion Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for young people across East and Southern Africa.
Geingos was the keynote speaker last Thursday at a regional dialogue themed “Transforming Futures: Exploring Strategies for Accelerating Collective Regional Actions to Advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.”
- Honourable Members of Parliament;
- Traditional and Religious Leaders who have graced this occasion,
- The Country Director, Plan International - Antoinette Ngoma;
- The Head of Africa Engagement, Girls Not Brides, Nerida Nthamburi,
- The HIVOS Regional Director, Ms Nana Zulu,
- Representatives from the UN Agencies,
- Young People from the SADC Youth Forum and the HIVOS Youth Advisory Panel;
- Distinguished Guests;
- Members of the Fourth Estate;
- Ladies and Gentlemen;
I bring greetings from the Forum and express my profound gratitude for the honour bestowed upon me and the Forum to deliver the keynote address for this crucial engagement. From the onset, allow me to preface my keynote address by alluding to the laudable entreaty from Theodore Roosevelt, who was unequivocal in his observation that,
Prezados colegas e parceiros,
É com enorme prazer que apresentamos esta Declaração aos parceiros e partes interessadas no Dia Internacional da Juventude de 2024.
Data limite: 9 de agosto de 2024
1. Introdução e enquadramento da tarefa
O Fórum Parlamentar da SADC é a principal organização interparlamentar da África Austral mandatada pela sua Assembleia Plenária para elaborar e monitorizar a transposição das leis-modelo, normas mínimas e outros instrumentos normativos conexos para os ordenamentos jurídicos nacionais. As leis-modelo elaboradas pelo Fórum constituem um poderoso instrumento de responsabilização do Executivo pelos parlamentares, uma vez que servem de instrumentos informativos que permitem obter disposições legais e administrativas que representam as melhores práticas regionais para a orientação dos parlamentos nacionais. Progressivamente, as leis-modelo adoptadas pelo Fórum são incorporadas pelos parlamentares, com um acompanhamento regular protagonizado pela Comissão Parlamentar Regional de Fiscalização das Leis-Modelo (CPRFLM), o órgão do Fórum especificamente criado para avaliar a eficácia das iniciativas de incorporação das leis-modelos nos ordenamentos jurídicos nacionais.
Dear Parliamentarians, Citizens and Partners,
As we commemorate the International Day of Parliamentarism on 30th June 2024, the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) jointly reaffirm the importance of Parliament as a cornerstone of democracy.
Estimados Senhores Deputados, Cidadãos e Parceiros,
Ao comemorarmos o Dia Internacional do Parlamentarismo, a 30 de Junho de 2024, o Fórum Parlamentar da Comunidade de Desenvolvimento da África Austral (FP da SADC) e o Instituto Internacional para a Democracia e a Assistência Eleitoral (International IDEA) reafirmam conjuntamente a relevância do Parlamento na qualidade de pedra basilar da democracia.
By Moses Magadza
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA - The SADC Parliamentary Forum and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to consolidate and strengthen democracy in Southern Africa.
The Secretary General of SADC PF, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma and the Secretary General of International IDEA, Dr Kevin Casa-Zamora signed the MoU at the SADC PF headquarters in Windhoek, Namibia.
SADC PF and International IDEA sign MoU to reinforce democracy
Key Issues and Lessons from the 2024 South Africa General Elections and Compliance with the SADC Model Law on Elections.”
Date: Wednesday 26th June 2024
Time: 10:00 to 13:00 CAT
Format: Virtual (ZOOM)
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkde-qpjkiEtNYRDO4TXoq-0nX4d5_YivI
This event brings together members of parliament to explore their role in driving accountability for climate adaptation, align national policies with international climate goals, and enhance strategies for mobilizing adaptation finance. It also emphasizes the prioritizing of the needs of the most vulnerable.
In an era marked by escalating climate risks and the increasing frequency of natural disasters, the need for climate adaptation has never been more urgent. Despite mounting evidence of the dire consequences of climate change, global action remains insufficient to address the evolving challenges. While climate change is a threat to countries around the world, the capacity to adapt to climate-related disasters varies significantly.
This event brings together members of parliament to explore their role in driving accountability for climate adaptation, align national policies with international climate goals, and enhance strategies for mobilizing adaptation finance. It also emphasizes the prioritizing of the needs of the most vulnerable.
In an era marked by escalating climate risks and the increasing frequency of natural disasters, the need for climate adaptation has never been more urgent. Despite mounting evidence of the dire consequences of climate change, global action remains insufficient to address the evolving challenges. While climate change is a threat to countries around the world, the capacity to adapt to climate-related disasters varies significantly.
Sobre nós
O Fórum Parlamentar da Comunidade para o Desenvolvimento da África Austral (SADC PF) foi criado em 1997, em conformidade com o Artigo 9 (2) do Tratado da SADC como uma instituição autônoma da SADC. É um órgão interparlamentar regional composto por Treze (14) parlamentos representando mais de 3500 parlamentares na região da SADC. Consulte Mais informação
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