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SALO Public Dialogue – Strengthening the Implementation of the SADC Principles and Guidelines on Elections in South Africa, and the Impact on other SADC Countries – 23 August 2024

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This event had a particular focus on women’s representation in electoral processes and elected bodies in light of August being women’s month in South Africa.

Further, this dialogue included a discussion around:

– The SADC election observer report on South Africa 2024, assessing the extent to which the SADC Principles and Guidelines on Democratic Elections have been implemented.

– Lessons learnt for South Africa and the region from South Africa’s recent elections, including the implementation of the SADC Principles, particularly in terms of human rights and democracy.

– Women’s political participation including in South Africa and across the SADC region- Electoral violence in the region and particularly electoral violence against women.