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In the lead-up to Malawi’s election ‘re-run’, its government is in free fall ArticlesCivic RightsCivic Rights ArticlesCivic Rights Democratic GovernanceCivic Rights Democratic Governance ArticlesCivic Rights NewsMalawi

In the lead-up to Malawi’s election ‘re-run’, its government is in free fall

On 17 June, SALC's intern, Nicholas Bugeja's article titled " In the lead-up to Malawi's election re-run, its Government is in free fall" was published in the Independant Australia In…
Nicholas Bugeja
18 June 2020
SALC is concerned about the renewed reprisals in Zimbabwe following the arrests of opposition leaders and independent lawyers Criminal JusticeZimbabwe

SALC is concerned about the renewed reprisals in Zimbabwe following the arrests of opposition leaders and independent lawyers

The Zimbabwe Republic Police arrested six Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC) officials on Friday, 5 June, after they allegedly attempted to enter their party headquarters, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House…
Staff Writer
8 June 2020
Women’s Health Still Matters: The Impact of Covid-19 on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Women’s Health ArticlesEquality RightsEquality Rights ArticlesEquality Rights HealthEquality Rights Health ArticlesEquality Rights NewsEquality Rights WomenEquality Rights Women ArticlesSADC

Women’s Health Still Matters: The Impact of Covid-19 on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Women’s Health

This year the International Day of Action for Women’s Health falls in the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. People’s lives have somewhat been put on hold due to COVID-19 and…
Tambudzai Gonese
28 May 2020
SALC policy brief: An analysis of Zimbabwe’s proposed constitutional amendments relating to legislative and executive arms of government Civic Rights ResourcesResearch Reports & Policy BriefsZimbabwe

SALC policy brief: An analysis of Zimbabwe’s proposed constitutional amendments relating to legislative and executive arms of government

A Constitution of any State is a body of fundamental principles which the State is acknowledged to be governed by; it is the supreme law of the land. The procedure…
Staff Writer
27 May 2020
SALC Policy Brief: A legal overview of the impact of COVID-19 on justice and rights in Southern Africa Criminal Justice Criminal Law ReformCriminal Justice ResourcesEquality Rights HealthEquality Rights ResourcesResearch Reports & Policy BriefsSADC

SALC Policy Brief: A legal overview of the impact of COVID-19 on justice and rights in Southern Africa

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, various countries in the Southern African region have put in place restrictions on gatherings, free movement, commerce and expression. Many of these measures limit…
Staff Writer
26 May 2020
SADC: Restrictive Covid-19 regulations presenting concerning ramifications for enjoyment of human rights, including livelihoods Equality RightsEquality Rights NewsSADCSocio-Economic RightsSocio-economic Rights News

SADC: Restrictive Covid-19 regulations presenting concerning ramifications for enjoyment of human rights, including livelihoods

Civil Society Organisations' joint open letter to SADC on restrictive COVID-19 regulations presenting concerning ramifications for enjoyment of human rights, including livelihoods.
Staff Writer
26 May 2020
SALC Board member pens open letter to Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa seeking accountability for abduction and torture of three women International JusticeInternational Justice TortureZimbabwe

SALC Board member pens open letter to Zimbabwean President Mnangagwa seeking accountability for abduction and torture of three women

Nehanda Radio 19 May 2020 By Beatrice Mtetwa Sir, I address you, not because you personally abducted, tortured and sexually abused JOANA MAMOMBE, CECILIA CHIMBIRI and NETSAI MAROVA. Neither do…
Staff Writer
20 May 2020
Universal Jurisdiction – a useful tool for prosecuting international crimes: Comparing the use of universal jurisdiction in Germany and South Africa International JusticeInternational Justice ResourcesSADC

Universal Jurisdiction – a useful tool for prosecuting international crimes: Comparing the use of universal jurisdiction in Germany and South Africa

The Polity 07 May 2020 By Atilla Kisla Germany is prosecuting former Syrian state security members for crimes against humanity committed in Syria: What is the current status of the…
Staff Writer
8 May 2020

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