Focus Countries

SALC works in the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. In addition, SALC supports litigation in South African courts that advances human rights in the southern African region.

Angola

Botswana

Eswatini

Malawi

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The Zimbabwean In a landmark legal request, the African Court on Human and People’s Rights has been asked to use its advisory powers to determine whether the suspension of the…
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Tackling cervical cancer: Improving access to cervical cancer services in Southern Africa

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Judgment on the Anglican church case in Zimbabwe – a reminder to evaluate our values and principles

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Are Southern African courts turning the tide on women’s rights?

City Press By Priti Patel Check out below SALC’s Deputy Director ‘s piece in the City Press this weekend on the current rash of women’s rights cases in southern Africa. Let us know what…
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Southern Africa: Governments failing to address cervical cancer

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Health: ‘Minimal government action can prevent cervical cancer deaths in Southern Africa’

Afrieqjet Cervical cancer deaths in Southern Africa – Governments in southern Africa must implement comprehensive policies on cervical cancer in order to substantially reduce the number of deaths from cervical…
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Tackling cervical cancer: improving access to cervical cancer services for women in Southern Africa
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Tackling cervical cancer: improving access to cervical cancer services for women in Southern Africa

The Southern Africa Litigation Centre recently released a report, Tackling Cervical Cancer: Improving Access to Cervical Cancer Services for Women in Southern Africa, addressing the state of cervical cancer services in the…
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