‘I AM BECAUSE WE ARE’ webinar series: Developing effective communication and social media strategies.
2023-04-21 13:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Gauteng
This session will support grassroots and nascent organisations in developing, using and monitoring social media and online platforms. Grassroots organisations need effective communication methods to help advance their advocacy and raise awareness of their work. Having easy and effective communication methods in place is crucial for any organisations and ensures engagement with communities.
To register in advance, scan the QR code, or click here,

IDAHOBIT: Together Always: United in Diversity
2023-05-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
IDAHOBIT: Together Always: United in Diversity webinar:
#IDAHOBIT was created to draw attention to the different experiences of LGBTIQ+ people. Join us this Thursday, 25 May 2023 from 11am CAT as we show solidarity for many LGBTIQ+ people under the Together Always: United in Diversity theme. #IDAHOBIT2023
Register here https://bit.ly/3IvpHo3

Void for Vagueness Doctrine: Unpacking the Constitutionality of Sedition Laws
2023-06-07 15:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
In the administration of justice, the judiciary is faced with interpreting the country’s laws in compliance with the Constitution. In a world where many legislatures have maintained, reinforced, or reintroduced laws that fall within the parameters of the vagueness doctrine, the role of the judiciary in unflinchingly protecting citizens from such laws is of critical importance. Using the example of colonial-era sedition offences, the webinar will unpack how courts have recently used the doctrine of void for vagueness in different jurisdictions. Sedition laws are frequently used against a broad range of speech and conduct critical of governments.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xLVk9yKYTKKVIiUStjVJ5A

Towards decriminalising attempted suicide offences
2023-10-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
Many countries still have the colonial offence of attempted suicide. Isn’t it time we support persons who attempt suicide instead of imprisoning them? Join our webinar on #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October – Register Here: http://bit.ly/suicideoffence
#decriminalisesuicide

Date: 10 October 2023
Time: 15:30 SAST
Location: Zoom

Ubuntu webinar: Socal media: discovering endless possibilties for your advocacy
2023-11-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
Unlocking social media’s full potential: endless advocacy awaits! Join our Ubuntu webinar with the Eswatini Sexual and Gender Minorities to harness the power of digital platforms for social change.
Date: 10 November 2023
Time: 1 pm – 2 pm CAT
Register here: bit.ly/socialmediaforadvocacy

CRAFTING YOUR CASE FOR SUCCESS: LITIGATING LAND RIGHTS
2024-07-03 03:00 - 2024-07-04 17:00 | Gauteng
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.
3 and 4 July 2024
3 pm – 5 pm CAT
Register here: http://bit.ly/3za4nD3

CHAMPIONING LAND JUSTICE: STRATEGIC CASE DEVELOPMENT
2024-07-03 10:00 - 2024-07-05 12:00 | Gauteng
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.
3 To 5 July 2024 10 AM – 12 pm CAT
Register here: https://bit.ly/3RzI7IO

Fouth regional activist forum
2024-07-23 - 2024-07-25 | Southern Africa Litigation Centre, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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
to withstand the new challenges, share knowledge, lessons and skills, and identify security risks and mitigations.

Webinar: A conversation with magistrates and police in Malawi
2024-07-31 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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.
In 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.
Register here https://t.co/BN3iaUebbH

Webinar: The Impact of Court Cases on Transgender Rights
2024-08-15 02:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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.

Legal empowerment online course for HRD and CSOs
2024-08-20 11:00 - 2024-08-22 13:00 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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.

Webinar: From Court to Action!
2024-08-29 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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.

Webinar: Advocating for the protection of vulnerable groups
2024-11-08 11:00 - 14:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa

VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS: IS THE LAW DOING ENOUGH?
2024-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Gauteng
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.

Legal environment update: Namibia
2025-02-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Gauteng
Join Namibian LGBTIQ civil society to understand and interrogate recent legislative developments and their impact on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law

Webinar: Navigating the freeze
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/navigatefreeze or scan the QR code.

Addressing Misinformation and Hate Speech in Southern Africa: Strategies for Democracy
2025-03-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, 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 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.

Combating Misinformation in Southern Africa: Strategies for Community Empowerment
2025-04-03 02:30 - 16:00 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, 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 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.

Addressing gender-based violence and land rights
2025-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, 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 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.

A Collaborative Approach to Sustainable Forest Management
2025-04-15 10:00 | Gauteng
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.
Join 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.

Securing Land, Securing Futures: The Struggle for Women’s Customary Land Rights in Eswatini webinar!
2025-04-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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).

Join 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.

Strengthening Land Governance in Zambia: Stakeholder Submissions on the Lands Act Amendment
2025-05-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Gauteng
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.
ZLA, 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.

Revisiting the LHWP Treaty 1986: Towards a Just and Equitable Agreement for Lesotho and Affected Communities
2025-05-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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.
Recognising 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.
Join 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.

Women's Access and Control of Land in Malawi
2025-05-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Gauteng
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.
Join 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.

Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Malawi
2025-05-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, 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 now sounding the alarm, linking the spike to toxic political rhetoric, global anti-gender agendas, and unregulated social media.
Art 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.
Join us on 26 May 2025
Time: 10:00 am –11:30 am CAT.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/eswatiniHSweb

Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Eswatini
2025-05-26 14:30 - 16:00 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, 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 now sounding the alarm, linking the spike to toxic political rhetoric, global anti-gender agendas, and unregulated social media.
Eswatini 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.
Join us on 26 May 2025
Time: 2:30–4:00 pm CAT.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/eswatiniHSweb

Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Namibia
2025-05-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, 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 now sounding the alarm, linking the spike to toxic political rhetoric, global anti-gender agendas, and unregulated social media.
The 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.
Join us on 27 May 2025
Time: 2:30–4:00 pm CAT.

Register here: ttps://tinyurl.com/NamHSweb

Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Botswana
2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, 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 now sounding the alarm, linking the spike to toxic political rhetoric, global anti-gender agendas, and unregulated social media.
Black 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.
Join us on 8 July 2025
Time: 11:0–12:30 pm CAT.

Register here: https://bit.ly/AddressingHateSpeechBW

Estratégias jurídicas para combater o discurso de ódio em Angola
2025-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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.
O 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.
Junte-se a nós no dia 11 de julho de 2025
Horário: 10h00 – 11h30 (hora de Angola) / 09h00 – 10h30 (SAST)
Inscreva-se aqui: https://bit.ly/AngolaHS

Estratégias para combater o discurso de ódio em Moçambique
2025-08-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Webinar, President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, 2196, South Africa
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.
A 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.
Junte-se a nós no dia 5 de agosto de 2025
Hora: 14:00 –15:30 (SAST)
Inscreva-se aqui: https://tinyurl.com/MozHS
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As 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.
LAMBDA 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.
Join us on 5 August 2025
Time: 14:00 –15:30 (SAST)
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/MozHS
