MEDIA STATEMENT ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND COOPERATION – 30 Oct 2023
South Africa calls for a rapid protection force to protect the civilian population in Palestine from further bombardment Save the
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SALO Highlights
International Day of the Girl Child – 11 Oct 2023
“Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Leadership, Our Well-being” The International Day of the Girl Child is celebrated globally on October
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International Day of Democracy 2023
Every year, on 15 September, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and parliaments worldwide celebrate the ‘International Day of Democracy’, declared by
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World Refugee Day 2023- ‘Hope away from Home’
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe. Each year,
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16 June 1976: Youth Day
The biggest misconception about Youth Day in South Africa is that it has been termed the ‘Soweto Uprising’, in other
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Africa Day – 25 May 2023
May is recognised as Africa Month and commemorates the continent’s founding of the then Organisation of African Unity (OAU). Africa
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International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) – 17 May 2023
2023 Theme: “Together Always: United in Diversity”. 17 May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The day
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Freedom Day – 27 April 2023
National Freedom Day is a public holiday celebrated on 27 April in South Africa that celebrates freedom and commemorates the
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International Day of Reflection – 7 April 23
On 7 April, the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda is commemorated. This
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International Transgender Day of Visibility
31 March is International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV or Trans Day of Visibility) – a day that celebrates transgender
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