Global Centre for Pluralism announces Southern Africa Litigation Centre as one of the 2025 Global Pluralism Award finalists
South African organization recognized for supporting marginalized populations across 12 countries through landmark litigation.
The Global Centre for Pluralism announced today that the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Global Pluralism Award. The Centre is being recognized for its exceptional work to support the full participation of marginalized populations by using the law to overcome systemic barriers to full legal, social, and environmental participation across Africa.
Selected from over 300 applications across 64 countries, SALC operates across a vast and diverse region. They champion a more just world and provide a strategic example of how it is possible to make practical changes that foster pluralistic societies.
“The Global Pluralism Award seeks out the world’s most powerful examples of pluralism in action. This year, we are proud to welcome ten new exemplary leaders into our now 50 strong community of award alumni,” said Meredith Preston McGhie, Secretary-General of the Global Centre for Pluralism. “This is more than a network; it is a dynamic and growing global community of practice with lessons for all of us. These leaders are on the front lines and provide vital lessons about what is possible around the world. Together, they prove that pluralism is not just an ideal, but a practical solution to the world’s most pressing challenges.”
“We are humbled to be selected as a finalist for the Global Pluralism Award. In these uncertain times, the need to promote respect and dignity for all persons is more critical than ever,” said Anneke Meerkotter, the Executive Director of SALC. “Working together, as civil society, we must continue to boldly amplify marginalized voices, challenge hate in all its forms and foster democratic, participatory and inclusive governance.”
Besides Southern Africa Litigation Centre, the 2025 Global Pluralism Award finalists are A Land for All (Israel and Palestine), Artistic Freedom Initiative (USA), Cesta Von (Slovakia), Colombia Diversa (Colombia), Coordinadora Nacional de Mujeres Indígenas – CONAMI (Mexico), Mais Diferenças (Brazil), New Life Trust Organization (Afghanistan), Nonviolent Peaceforce (International), and Sudanese Youth Network for Ending the War (Regional).
ABOUT THE GLOBAL PLURALISM AWARD
The Global Pluralism Award recognizes pluralism in action. Presented every other year to individuals, organisations, governments and businesses from around the world, the Award celebrates the inspiring and brave work that is helping to build more inclusive societies where diversity is valued and protected.
The Award is conferred by the Global Centre for Pluralism, an independent, charitable organization founded by His Late Highness Aga Khan IV and the Government of Canada, and is made possible in part by the generous support of TD Bank Group.
For more information about the Award, visit award.pluralism.ca/.