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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250513T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250513T140000
DTSTAMP:20260621T000641
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250526T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250526T113000
DTSTAMP:20260621T000641
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250526T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260621T000641
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T000641
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250708T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250708T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T000641
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250711T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T000641
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250805T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250805T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T000641
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250909T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250909T143000
DTSTAMP:20260621T000641
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250912T123000
DTSTAMP:20260621T000641
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:20260621T000641
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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