Video and Brief on Political Developments in Malawi
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) in partnership with the Open Society Initiative for Southern Africa (OSISA), held a multi-stakeholder
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Recent Reports and Publications
SALO draws on its staff, board and associates, who represent some of the region’s leading thinkers and activists, to produce publications detailing SALO’s rigorous, real-time research. You can access SALO’s recent research and publications by clicking on the posts below.
Finding a way through the Zim deluge by Prof. Brian Raftopolous (SALO Board Member)
The euphoria that marked the end of Robert Mugabe’s stay in power in the November 2017 coup quickly dissipated in
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Policy Brief: Women of Western Sahara – 8 March 2019
On the 8th of March 2019, the Government of South Africa, joined by members of the diplomatic corps, civil society,
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Policy Brief – Deepening human Rights in South Africa through community activism on Gender-Based Violence, LGBTI, Xenophobia, Racism and Hate Speech
On the 21st of February 2019, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) held a dialogue on gender-based violence (GBV), LGBTQI,
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Policy Brief on “Consultation with Transgender People and Organisations” – 26 March 2019
The rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons and especially transgender persons are facing a huge challenge
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Policy Brief 11 March 2019 -The Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill
On 11th March 2019 the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) facilitated a dialogue on Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill
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Policy Brief – Reviewing the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill – 29 January 2019
Collaboration between government, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, donors and researchers is critical to reviewing the proposed Hate Crimes and Hate
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Policy Brief: Deepening Human Rights in South Africa through youth activism on Gender-based Violence, LGBTI, Xenophobia, Racism and Hate Speech – 13 Dec 2018
The Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) together with the Embassy of Ireland hosted a community outreach programme on deepening human
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Update on the Political Situation in Lesotho – By Letlhogonolo Mpho Letshele
The Kingdom of Lesotho has been plagued by persistent political instability since the country gained independence in 1966. Identifying
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Policy Brief on: Multi-stakeholder Workshop on Regional Peace and Security
On 26 November 2018, the Southern African Liaison Office (SALO) together with the Norwegian Embassy hosted a multi-stakeholder workshop entitled
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