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Addressing Misinformation and Hate Speech in Southern Africa: Strategies for Democracy

Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

In Southern Africa, misinformation (unintentional false information) and disinformation (deliberately misleading information) significantly threaten civic rights and democratic governance. Amplified by social media platforms like Meta, Twitter (now X), and...

Combating Misinformation in Southern Africa: Strategies for Community Empowerment

Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

The rapid spread of misinformation and disinformation in Southern Africa poses significant threats to democratic processes, social cohesion, and the fundamental right to freedom of expression. Building upon the insights...

Addressing gender-based violence and land rights

Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join us for a compelling and thought-provoking Webinar designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of the unique challenges that women with disabilities face regarding gender-based violence (GBV) and land...

A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Forest Management

rForests are vital ecosystems that provide numerous benefits, including biodiversity conservation, climate regulation, and livelihood support. They cover approximately 30% of the Earth's land area, support over 80% of the...

Women’s Access and Control of Land in Malawi

Women play a crucial role in agriculture and food security, yet they often face significant barriers in accessing and controlling land. This limitation not only affects their livelihoods but also...

Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Malawi

Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

As court victories for the rights of marginalised people grow in Southern Africa, so too do hate crimes and hate speech, especially in countries without specific legal protections. CSOs are...

Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Eswatini

Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

As court victories for the rights of marginalised people grow in Southern Africa, so too do hate crimes and hate speech, especially in countries without specific legal protections. CSOs are...

Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Namibia

Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

As court victories for the rights of marginalised people grow in Southern Africa, so too do hate crimes and hate speech, especially in countries without specific legal protections. CSOs are...

Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Botswana

Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

As court victories for the rights of marginalised people grow in Southern Africa, so too do hate crimes and hate speech, especially in countries without specific legal protections. CSOs are...