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
03 Out. 2023 Written by SADC Parliamentary ForumCONCEPT 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)
DOCUMENTO DE SÍNTESE
SESSÃO DAS AUDIÊNCIAS PÚBLICAS DAS COMISSÕES PERMANENTES
DO
FP-SADC
«Ampliar as vozes dos cidadãos na integração regional da África Austral: Reduzir o défice de participação através da aproximação do Parlamento aos cidadãos.»
Datas: 11A 18DE OUTUBRO DE 2023
Formato: Virtual (Zoom)
Caros colegas/parceiros,
Tenho o imenso prazer de divulgar esta Declaração aos Parlamentos Membros e parceiros do Fórum, tendo em vista a celebração do Dia Internacional da Democracia de 2023.
Neste dia, é essencial reconhecer que a democracia é o pilar mais importante para o desenvolvimento humano. A democracia proporciona o espaço necessário para que os direitos humanos sejam progressivamente implementados e permite a protecção das minorias. A democracia é a única forma de governação que empresta legitimação à vontade do povo e permite que os cidadãos escolham livremente os seus representantes eleitos para defenderem os seus interesses nos Parlamentos. Os Parlamentos que encarnam a democracia proporcionam um quadro para a responsabilização e para o exercício de mecanismos de controlo sobre o Governo. Embora os Parlamentos recebam o seu mandato do quadro democrático, uma democracia forte traduz-se logicamente num Parlamento robusto.
STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DEMOCRACY 15TH SEPTEMBER 2023
15 Set. 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 Ago. 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 Jun. 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 Jun. 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 Jun. 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 maio 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.
