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Legal environment update: Namibia
Join Namibian LGBTIQ civil society to understand and interrogate recent legislative developments and their impact on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law
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Webinar: Navigating the freeze
Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThe 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,...
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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 AfricaIn 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...
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Combating Misinformation in Southern Africa: Strategies for Community Empowerment
Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThe 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...
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Addressing gender-based violence and land rights
Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaJoin 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...
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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...
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Securing Land, Securing Futures: The Struggle for Women’s Customary Land Rights in Eswatini webinar!
Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaRural 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,...
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Strengthening Land Governance in Zambia: Stakeholder Submissions on the Lands Act Amendment
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...
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Revisiting the LHWP Treaty 1986: Towards a Just and Equitable Agreement for Lesotho and Affected Communities
Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThe 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...
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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...
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Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Malawi
Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaAs 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...
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Legal advocacy strategies to address hate speech in Eswatini
Webinar President Place 1 Hood Avenue/ 148 Jan Smuts Avenue Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaAs 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...
