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SUMMARY:CRAFTING YOUR CASE FOR SUCCESS: LITIGATING LAND RIGHTS
DESCRIPTION:SALC invites lawyers for a free 2-day online course on developing a compelling legal case for protecting displaced communities in extractive and agriculture industries. \n3 and 4 July 2024   \n3 pm – 5 pm CAT \n Register here: http://bit.ly/3za4nD3
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/crafting-your-case-for-success-litigating-land-rights/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Socio-Economic Rights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240703T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240705T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20240620T085113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240620T090015Z
UID:96459-1720000800-1720180800@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:CHAMPIONING LAND JUSTICE: STRATEGIC CASE DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION:SALC invites CSOs for a free 3-day online course on documenting evidence for strategic legal cases\, for protecting communities affected by displacement from agriculture industries. \n 3 To 5 July 2024 10 AM – 12 pm CAT  \nRegister here: https://bit.ly/3RzI7IO
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/championing-land-justice-strategic-case-development/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Socio-Economic Rights,Webinars
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240726
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CREATED:20240730T140603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T140603Z
UID:96878-1721692800-1721951999@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Fouth regional activist forum
DESCRIPTION:The fourth activists’ forum\, SALC and its partners will reflect on the effectiveness of the incremental approaches to decriminalisation\, assess the impact of the recent and ongoing court cases on equal rights in the region\, review and strengthen legal and advocacy approaches\nto withstand the new challenges\, share knowledge\, lessons and skills\, and identify security risks and mitigations.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/fouth-regional-activist-forum/
LOCATION:Southern Africa Litigation Centre\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Civic Rights,Criminal Justice,Equality Rights,Socio-Economic Rights
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Africa Litigation Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@salc.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240731T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240731T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20240604T110348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T135740Z
UID:95521-1722434400-1722439800@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: A conversation with magistrates and police in Malawi
DESCRIPTION:Join us on 31 July 2024 as we explore how magistrates and police officers under the Umunthu Inclusive Society Project are tackling justice access disparities for sexual minorities and other marginalised groups. \nIn Malawi\, the police are the primary point of reach for anyone seeking justice\, vulnerable and marginalised groups face a significant number of barriers in accessing justice. The webinar aims to explore how magistrates and police officers under the Umunthu Project are tackling justice access disparities for sexual minorities\, identifying personal\, structural\, or institutional barriers. It offers a platform to share best practices and lessons learned\, fostering discussions on effective strategies and proper application of the law in promoting inclusive justice provision. \nRegister here https://t.co/BN3iaUebbH
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/webinar-a-conversation-with-magistrates-and-police-in-malawi/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240815T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240815T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20240826T105122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T105122Z
UID:96918-1723687200-1723735800@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: The Impact of Court Cases on Transgender Rights
DESCRIPTION:The Impact of Court Cases on Transgender RightsJoin us tomorrow\, 15 August 2024 from 2 pm – 3 pm CAT as we engage and interrogate the landmark decisions the courts made concerning the human rights of transgender persons.Click on the following link https://bit.ly/46FKsIN\, or scan the QR code to register and be part of the conversation.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/webinar-the-impact-of-court-cases-on-transgender-rights/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Africa Litigation Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@salc.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240820T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240822T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20240826T105446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T105446Z
UID:96921-1724151600-1724331600@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Legal empowerment online course for HRD and CSOs
DESCRIPTION:Enrol in SALC’s Legal Empowerment Online course for CSOs and human rights defenders from 20 – 22 August 2024\, from 11 am – 1 pm CAT daily. This course draws from lessons from strategic litigation and community empowerment work across the region. It offers a roadmap\, valuable tools and resources for communities and CBOS working to address injustices.Click on the following link\, https://bit.ly/CSOLegalEmpowerment\, or scan the QR code to register. We encourage you to share this opportunity widely with your colleagues and community members. Enrolment is free\, and participants will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/legal-empowerment-online-course-for-hrd-and-csos/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Africa Litigation Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@salc.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240829T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240829T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20240826T104724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T104724Z
UID:96915-1724940000-1724945400@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: From Court to Action!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, 29 August 2024\, from 2 pm – 3:30 pm CAT as we unpack the impact of the recent court decisions and ongoing cases to analyse their impact on the human rights of LGBTQI+ persons and their broader impact on all human rights.Click on the following link https://bit.ly/4dvMu0i\, or scan the QR code to register and be part of the conversation.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/webinar-from-court-to-action/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Africa Litigation Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@salc.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241108T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241108T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20241112T060813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T061156Z
UID:97035-1731063600-1731076200@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Advocating for the protection of vulnerable groups
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/webinar-advocating-for-the-protection-of-vulnerable-groups/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241209T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20241209T085634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T085634Z
UID:97080-1733731200-1733763600@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS: IS THE LAW DOING ENOUGH?
DESCRIPTION:In conversation with Honourable Justice Fiona Mwale of the High Court of Malawi & Honourable Justice Monica Mbaru of the High Court of Kenya Gender-based violence (GBV) remains one of the most widespread human rights violations globally. According to a report from the United Nations (UN) in 2023\, a woman is killed by a partner or family member every 10 minutes. International and regional frameworks have been put in place to combat GBV\, with the expectation of adoption and implementation at national level through law and policy. However\, despite the existence of progressive laws and policies at national level within the region\, violence continues to persist. This situation highlights significant gaps in addressing the root causes of GBV\, implementation challenges\, and enforcement difficulties. Join us for a webinar in conversation with Honourable Justice Fiona Mwale of the High Court of Malawi and Honourable Justice Monica Mbaru of the High Court of Kenya in unpacking the important role of the courts in using the law to address GBV. This webinar seeks to examine international and regional legal frameworks and the efficacy of their implementation at the national level within Eastern and Southern Africa and explore opportunities for practical legal and implementation reforms to strengthen protection against GBV.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/violence-against-women-and-girls-is-the-law-doing-enough/
LOCATION:Gauteng
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250205T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250203T100901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T100901Z
UID:97117-1738749600-1738764000@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Legal environment update: Namibia
DESCRIPTION:Join Namibian LGBTIQ civil society to understand and interrogate recent legislative developments and their impact on democracy\, human rights\, and the rule of law
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/legal-environment-update-namibia/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250318T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250311T071502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T071502Z
UID:97181-1742292000-1742297400@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Navigating the freeze
DESCRIPTION:The space will be with grassroot organisations\, activist across the region to discuss and have open conversations around how the funding freeze or termination has impacted them\, the communities and work\, to have open conversations on what has been done and what we can collaboratively do\, and vent and be there for each other.\n\nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/navigatefreeze or scan the QR code.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/webinar-navigating-the-freeze/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Africa Litigation Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@salc.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250320T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250320T163000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250313T124517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T124517Z
UID:97257-1742482800-1742488200@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Addressing Misinformation and Hate Speech in Southern Africa: Strategies for Democracy
DESCRIPTION: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 many others\, these issues manipulate public opinion\, influence elections\, and fuel conflicts. This webinar aims to address these urgent issues through dialogue and actionable solutions.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/addressing-misinformation-and-hate-speech-in-southern-africa-strategies-for-democracy/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Civic Rights,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Africa Litigation Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@salc.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250403T023000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250326T114522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T114522Z
UID:97311-1743647400-1743696000@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Combating Misinformation in Southern Africa: Strategies for Community Empowerment
DESCRIPTION: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 from our previous webinar\, “Addressing Misinformation and Hate Speech in Southern Africa: Strategies for Democracy”\, this upcoming webinar aims to delve deeper into community-based strategies to combat false information while safeguarding democratic freedoms.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/combating-misinformation-in-southern-africa-strategies-for-community-empowerment/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Civic Rights,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Africa Litigation Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@salc.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250407T161141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T161141Z
UID:97361-1744365600-1744371000@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Addressing gender-based violence and land rights
DESCRIPTION: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 rights. It will feature engaging presentations on interventions implemented in Africa\, particularly Malawi\, to address GBV affecting women and girls. During the webinar\, we will explore actionable strategies to empower and support women and girls who are victims of GBV. These strategies will equip participants with the tools and knowledge to help victims secure their rights and protect them.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/addressing-gender-based-violence-and-land-rights/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Africa Litigation Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@salc.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250415T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250415T100000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250414T114901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T115019Z
UID:97385-1744711200-1744711200@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Forest Management
DESCRIPTION: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 world’s terrestrial biodiversity and provide livelihoods for millions worldwide. However\, managing and protecting forests comes with numerous challenges\, including deforestation and land degradation\, over-exploitation of forest resources\, human-wildlife conflict\, and climate change. \nJoin Kasanka Trust Limited\, hosted by Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC)\, for a webinar on collaborative strategies for sustainable forest management! Using Kasanka National Park in Zambia as a case study\, the session will unpack how community-led strategies can be combined with government and civil society efforts to protect forests. It will feature insights from the District Forest Officer and Forest Communities’ representative on forest management best practices\, the challenges encountered and opportunities for improvement.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/a-collaborative-approach-to-sustainable-forest-management/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250429T093141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T093141Z
UID:97406-1745935200-1745942400@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Securing Land\, Securing Futures: The Struggle for Women’s Customary Land Rights in Eswatini webinar!
DESCRIPTION:Rural women in Eswatini face significant challenges in accessing and controlling land under customary tenure systems. Discriminatory practices\, lengthy bureaucratic processes\, and patriarchal norms often prevent women\, especially single women\, widows\, and female-headed households\, from owning land\, which perpetuates poverty and gender-based violence (GBV).  \n\n\nJoin the Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly (SRWA)\, hosted by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC)\, for an insightful webinar that highlights the struggles of single women and widows in securing customary land rights. The session will examine systemic barriers in land reporting structures and their impact on women and children. It will also discuss the connection between land insecurity and the economic disempowerment of rural women\, explore how challenges in accessing land contribute to GBV in rural communities\, and advocate for policy and legal reforms to protect women’s land rights.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/securing-land-securing-futures-the-struggle-for-womens-customary-land-rights-in-eswatini-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Socio-Economic Rights,Webinars
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Africa Litigation Centre":MAILTO:enquiries@salc.org.za
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250507T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250509T132201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T132201Z
UID:97438-1746612000-1746626400@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Strengthening Land Governance in Zambia: Stakeholder Submissions on the Lands Act Amendment
DESCRIPTION:Over the years\, successive Zambian governments have attempted to implement various land governance reforms to improve access\, ownership\, and control\, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women\, youth\, persons with disabilities\, and rural communities. Despite these efforts\, several challenges continue to persist. In its advocacy work\, the Zambia Land Alliance (ZLA) has been mobilising key stakeholders\, including community members\, traditional leaders\, and civil society organizations (CSOs)\, to formulate submissions on the ongoing review of the Lands Act. This review process presents an opportunity for a broader community to contribute to shaping a comprehensive and inclusive land governance system. \nZLA\, hosted by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC)\, invites you to a webinar where it will present its submission on the Lands Act. The session will be an interactive platform for sharing insights\, collecting feedback\, and refining recommendations before submitting them to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR). Join us in contributing to developing a robust land governance system that secures tenure and expands access for Zambia’s most vulnerable populations.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/strengthening-land-governance-in-zambia-stakeholder-submissions-on-the-lands-act-amendment/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250508T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250508T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250509T132719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T132719Z
UID:97443-1746698400-1746707400@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Revisiting the LHWP Treaty 1986: Towards a Just and Equitable Agreement for Lesotho and Affected Communities
DESCRIPTION:The Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) Treaty of 1986\, signed between the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of South Africa\, has been pivotal in facilitating water transfer while supporting hydroelectric power generation in Lesotho. However\, nearly four decades later\, it has become increasingly evident that the Treaty fails to protect the rights and welfare of vulnerable communities\, particularly women\, who disproportionately bear the impacts of climate change and gender-based violence. As displacement\, water insecurity\, and economic instability persist due to treaty shortcomings\, women\, especially those from marginalized backgrounds\, face heightened social and economic discrimination. \nRecognising these systemic injustices\, the Government of Lesotho has allocated a budget to review the Treaty\, providing a crucial opportunity to introduce gender-responsive policies that address intersectional discrimination. The review process must prioritise climate resilience\, fair resource distribution\, and the protection of women against GBV\, ensuring that treaty reforms promote economic empowerment\, equitable land rights\, and safeguards against environmental displacement. \nJoin Seinoli Legal Centre (SLC) for a webinar\, hosted by Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) that will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss and advocate for necessary amendments to the LHWP Treaty\, ensuring the Treaty aligns with community needs and promotes sustainable and inclusive growth.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/revisiting-the-lhwp-treaty-1986-towards-a-just-and-equitable-agreement-for-lesotho-and-affected-communities/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250513T075751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T075812Z
UID:97449-1747137600-1747144800@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Women's Access and Control of Land in Malawi
DESCRIPTION: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 perpetuates gender inequality. Enhancing women’s access and control of land is essential for promoting gender equality\, reducing poverty\, and improving food security. \nJoin Youth-Watch Society (YOWSO) for a thought-provoking webinar hosted by the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) under the “Leveraging Intersectionality to Empower Rural Women in Southern Africa” project. This session will explore YOWSO’s ongoing project in Mzimba\, Dwangwa\, and Mzuzu\, which addresses the gender disparities in land ownership and highlights the legal and structural challenges affecting rural women. The discussion will also unpack issues surrounding Malawi’s outdated land policy\, the limited establishment of land tribunals as per the Land Act 2016 and the implications for women’s rights and justice.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/womens-access-and-control-of-land-in-malawi/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250526T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250526T113000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250523T140841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T140841Z
UID:97500-1748253600-1748259000@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Malawi
DESCRIPTION: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 now sounding the alarm\, linking the spike to toxic political rhetoric\, global anti-gender agendas\, and unregulated social media. \nArt and Global Health Centre and the Southern African Litigation Centre will host a webinar to raise awareness among CSOs and activists on hate speech and crimes\, local laws and policies\, and develop context-specific advocacy strategies for dealing with hate speech and crimes. \nJoin us on 26 May 2025 \nTime: 10:00 am –11:30 am CAT.\n\nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/eswatiniHSweb
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/legal-advocacy-strategies-to-address-hate-speech-in-malawi/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250526T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250523T140009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T140009Z
UID:97492-1748269800-1748275200@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Eswatini
DESCRIPTION: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 now sounding the alarm\, linking the spike to toxic political rhetoric\, global anti-gender agendas\, and unregulated social media. \nEswatini Sexual and Gender Minorities and the Southern African Litigation Centre will host a webinar to raise awareness among CSOs and activists on hate speech and crimes\, local laws and policies\, and develop context-specific advocacy strategies for dealing with hate speech and crimes. \nJoin us on 26 May 2025 \nTime: 2:30–4:00 pm CAT.\n\nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/eswatiniHSweb
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/legal-advocacy-strategies-to-address-hate-speech-in-eswatini/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250523T141215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T141215Z
UID:97505-1748354400-1748359800@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Namibia
DESCRIPTION: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 now sounding the alarm\, linking the spike to toxic political rhetoric\, global anti-gender agendas\, and unregulated social media. \nThe Young Feminists Movement Namibia and the Southern African Litigation Centre will host a webinar to raise awareness among CSOs and activists on hate speech and crimes\, local laws and policies\, and develop context-specific advocacy strategies for dealing with hate speech and crimes. \nJoin us on 27 May 2025 \nTime: 2:30–4:00 pm CAT.\n\nRegister here: ttps://tinyurl.com/NamHSweb
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/legal-advocacy-strategies-to-address-hate-speech-in-namibia/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250708T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250708T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250625T101535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250625T101535Z
UID:97594-1751972400-1751977800@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Botswana
DESCRIPTION: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 now sounding the alarm\, linking the spike to toxic political rhetoric\, global anti-gender agendas\, and unregulated social media. \nBlack Queer DocX and the Southern African Litigation Centre will host a webinar to raise awareness among CSOs and activists on hate speech and crimes\, local laws and policies\, and develop context-specific advocacy strategies for dealing with hate speech and crimes. \nJoin us on 8 July 2025 \nTime: 11:0–12:30 pm CAT.\n\nRegister here: https://bit.ly/AddressingHateSpeechBW
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/legal-advocacy-strategies-to-address-hate-speech-in-botswana/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250626T085742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T090508Z
UID:97601-1752228000-1752235200@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Estratégias jurídicas para combater o discurso de ódio em Angola
DESCRIPTION:À medida que aumentam as vitórias judiciais pelos direitos das pessoas marginalizadas na África Austral\, também aumentam os crimes de ódio e o discurso de ódio\, especialmente em países sem proteções jurídicas específicas. As OSCs estão agora a dar o alarme\, associando este aumento à retórica política tóxica\, às agendas globais anti-género e às redes sociais não regulamentadas. \nO Arquivo de Identidade Angolano e o Southern African Litigation Centre irão organizar um webinar para sensibilizar as OSC e os ativistas sobre o discurso e os crimes de ódio\, as leis e políticas locais e desenvolver estratégias de defesa específicas para lidar com o discurso e os crimes de ódio. \nJunte-se a nós no dia 11 de julho de 2025 \nHorário: 10h00 – 11h30 (hora de Angola) / 09h00 – 10h30 (SAST) \nInscreva-se aqui: https://bit.ly/AngolaHS
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/estrategias-juridicas-para-combater-o-discurso-de-odio-em-angola/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250805T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250805T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250728T082237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T082237Z
UID:97673-1754402400-1754407800@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Estratégias para combater o discurso de ódio em Moçambique
DESCRIPTION:À medida que aumentam as vitórias jurídicas pelos direitos das pessoas marginalizadas na África Austral\, também aumentam os crimes de ódio e o discurso de ódio\, especialmente em países sem proteções jurídicas específicas. As OSCs estão agora a dar o alarme\, associando este aumento à retórica política tóxica\, às agendas globais anti-género e às redes sociais não regulamentadas. \nA LAMBDA e o Southern African Litigation Centre irão organizar um webinar para sensibilizar as OSC e os ativistas sobre o discurso de ódio e os crimes de ódio\, as leis e políticas locais\, e para desenvolver estratégias de defesa específicas para combater o discurso de ódio e os crimes de ódio.\nJunte-se a nós no dia 5 de agosto de 2025\nHora: 14:00 –15:30 (SAST) \nInscreva-se aqui: https://tinyurl.com/MozHS \n—- \nAs legal victories for the rights of marginalised people in Southern Africa increase\, so too do hate crimes and hate speech\, especially in countries without specific legal protections. CSOs are now sounding the alarm\, linking this increase to toxic political rhetoric\, global anti-gender agendas and unregulated social media. \nLAMBDA and the Southern African Litigation Centre will host a webinar to raise awareness among CSOs and activists about hate speech and hate crimes\, local laws and policies\, and to develop specific advocacy strategies to address hate speech and hate crimes.\nJoin us on 5 August 2025\nTime: 14:00 –15:30 (SAST) \nRegister here: https://tinyurl.com/MozHS
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/estrategias-para-combater-o-discurso-de-odio-em-mocambique/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250909T143000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250903T131456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T131456Z
UID:97836-1757422800-1757428200@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:The evolving journey for SRHR: Legal environment affecting key populations in Uganda
DESCRIPTION:SALC has published a Policy Brief\, ‘An overview of the legal environment affecting key African populations. The policy brief reflects on the changes in the legal environment affecting key populations\, particularly vulnerable and marginalised women\, young people\, LGBTQI+ and sex workers in Africa\, over the past 20 years. The Policy Brief highlights some of the gains made through legislative changes and progressive court judgments that uphold the sexual and reproductive health rights of key populations. However\, as highlighted in the Policy brief\, serious barriers still exist that hurt the enjoyment of SRHR\, including the use of the law to criminalise status and identity\, and legal restrictions on access to sexual and reproductive health services. \nAs part of initiatives to address the human rights challenges of key populations\, and improve the enjoyment of SRHR\, SALC is hosting human rights training webinars for Human Rights defenders\, activists and individuals to enhance knowledge of their rights.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/the-evolving-journey-for-srhr-legal-environment-affecting-key-populations-in-uganda/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20250911T135958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T135958Z
UID:97976-1757674800-1757680200@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:The evolving journey for SRHR: Legal environment affecting key populations in Malawi
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) has published a Policy Brief\, ‘An overview of the legal environment affecting key African populations. The policy brief reflects on the changes in the legal environment affecting key populations\, particularly vulnerable and marginalised women\, young people\, LGBTQI+ and sex workers in Africa\, over the past 20 years. The Policy Brief highlights some of the gains made through legislative changes and progressive court judgments that uphold the sexual and reproductive health rights of key populations. However\, as highlighted in the Policy brief\, serious barriers still exist that hurt the enjoyment of SRHR\, including the use of the law to criminalise status and identity\, and legal restrictions on access to sexual and reproductive health services. As part of initiatives to address the human rights challenges of key populations\, and improve the enjoyment of SRHR\, SALC is hosting human rights training webinars for Human Rights defenders\, activists and individuals to enhance knowledge of their rights.
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/the-evolving-journey-for-srhr-legal-environment-affecting-key-populations-in-malawi/
LOCATION:Gauteng
CATEGORIES:Equality Rights,Webinars
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251209T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251209T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T124726
CREATED:20251208T075743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T075830Z
UID:98342-1765278000-1765283400@www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org
SUMMARY:Strategies & actions to combat hate speech from across the region
DESCRIPTION:Join Just Detention International\, LEGABIBO\, MISA Regional and SALC for a regional webinar bringing together human rights defenders\, activists\, communities\, CSOs\, leaders\, the media and accountability bodies to explore practical strategies to combat hate speech.\n\n\nDate: 9 Dec 2025 | 11:00 SAST\nRegister: https://tinyurl.com/3umwcyeu
URL:https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/salc-events/strategies-actions-to-combat-hate-speech-from-across-the-region/
LOCATION:Webinar\, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2196\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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