SALO Highlights

The International Day of Democracy, observed every year on the 15th of September, was established by the United Nations in

Observed annually on 19 August, World Humanitarian Day is an international commemoration dedicated to honouring humanitarian workers, particularly those who

Every year on June 20, the international community observes World Refugee Day, a United Nations-designated day dedicated to honouring the courage and

Workers’ Day, observed on 1st May each year, is a global celebration dedicated to honouring the contributions and rights of

Freedom Day, observed annually on 27 April, is one of South Africa’s most significant public holidays. It commemorates the first

Today we commemorate Trans Day of Visibility, which falls every year and is celebrated internationally on 31 March. This day

Each year on this day, we honour the memory of victims of gross human rights violations and those who have

March 21 marks both Human Rights Day in South Africa and the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

On February 6th, the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is observed. This day provides an