The Midweek Sun 8 November 2023 By: Bradley Fortuin A transformative movement is gaining momentum in Southern Africa, a region known for its diverse cultures and traditions. This movement challenges…
Sedition laws are a serious threat to freedom of expression and democracy in Africa. These laws are often used to silence dissent and criminalize legitimate criticism of the government. In…
According to the WHO, for every suicide in Africa, there are approximately 20 attempts. While some countries have slowly moved towards repealing the criminal offence of attempted suicide, recognising it…
Desertification and Drought Day, marked on 17 June 2023, shined a spotlight on women’s land rights under the theme “Her land. Her rights”. Key fundamental questions arise: Do women still face…
Washington Blade 31 May 2023 By Melusi Simelane In the past several months, South Africa’s foreign policy has been in the spotlight for essential and existential reasons that significantly impact…
On 29 November 2022, the Southern African Litigation Centre (SALC) commemorates International Women's Human Rights Defenders Day under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow." SALC, whose mandate…
The Nation, Malawi Published 1 February 2023 By Anna Mmlai-Chalmers If you or your organisation have been involved in litigation, you are undoubtedly aware that litigation is a lengthy process.…
From 1-3 November 2022, over 50 LGBTIQ+ activists from 15 Southern African countries convened in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the third Regional LGBTIQ+ Activist Forum under the Out and Proud…
The Out & Proud Partners developed the Toolkit for a community-based emergency fund Experiences from LGBTQI+ communities in Southern Africa under the Out & Proud: LGBTIQ+ Equality and Rights in Southern Africa.…
9 November 2022, Lusaka – The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) welcomes Afrobarometer’s findings that the majority of Basotho endorse equal opportunity for daughters to ascend to the office of the…