SADC Parliamentary Forum
Chers représentants des parlements membres, des organisations de la société civile et des autres partenaires,
C'est avec un immense plaisir que je publie cette déclaration à l'occasion de la Journée internationale de la démocratie, qui témoigne de l'objectif inébranlable du Forum de faire prospérer la démocratie parlementaire dans la région de la SADC.
By Moses Magadza in Pretoria, South Africa
Former First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, has emphasised the urgent need to champion Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for young people across East and Southern Africa.
Geingos was the keynote speaker last Thursday at a regional dialogue themed “Transforming Futures: Exploring Strategies for Accelerating Collective Regional Actions to Advance Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights.”
- Honourable Members of Parliament;
- Traditional and Religious Leaders who have graced this occasion,
- The Country Director, Plan International - Antoinette Ngoma;
- The Head of Africa Engagement, Girls Not Brides, Nerida Nthamburi,
- The HIVOS Regional Director, Ms Nana Zulu,
- Representatives from the UN Agencies,
- Young People from the SADC Youth Forum and the HIVOS Youth Advisory Panel;
- Distinguished Guests;
- Members of the Fourth Estate;
- Ladies and Gentlemen;
I bring greetings from the Forum and express my profound gratitude for the honour bestowed upon me and the Forum to deliver the keynote address for this crucial engagement. From the onset, allow me to preface my keynote address by alluding to the laudable entreaty from Theodore Roosevelt, who was unequivocal in his observation that,
Date limite : 9 août 2024
1. Introduction et contexte de la mission
Le Forum parlementaire de la SADC est la principale organisation interparlementaire de l’Afrique australe qui est mandatée par son Assemblée plénière pour élaborer et surveiller l’intégration sur le plan national de lois types, de normes minimales et d’autres instruments normatifs connexes. Les lois types élaborées par le Forum représentent un puissant outil permettant aux parlementaires de demander des comptes à l’exécutif car elles constituent des instruments instructifs qui induisent la mise en place de dispositions juridiques et administratives faisant office de meilleures pratiques régionales susceptibles de guider l’action de Parlements nationaux. Progressivement, les parlementaires intègrent à l’échelle nationale les lois types adoptées par le Forum, un suivi régulier étant assuré par l’intermédiaire du Comité parlementaire régional de surveillance des lois types (RPMLOC), l’organe dédié du Forum institué pour évaluer l’efficacité des mesures visant à l’intégration des lois types sur le plan national.
Dear Parliamentarians, Citizens and Partners,
As we commemorate the International Day of Parliamentarism on 30th June 2024, the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) jointly reaffirm the importance of Parliament as a cornerstone of democracy.
Chers parlementaires, citoyens et partenaires,
Au moment où nous commémorons en ce 30 juin 2024 la Journée internationale du parlementarisme, le Forum parlementaire de la Communauté de développement de l’Afrique australe (FP SADC) et l’Institut international pour la démocratie et l’assistance électorale (International IDEA) réaffirment ensemble l’importance du Parlement en tant que pierre angulaire de la démocratie.
By Moses Magadza
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA - The SADC Parliamentary Forum and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to consolidate and strengthen democracy in Southern Africa.
The Secretary General of SADC PF, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma and the Secretary General of International IDEA, Dr Kevin Casa-Zamora signed the MoU at the SADC PF headquarters in Windhoek, Namibia.
SADC PF and International IDEA sign MoU to reinforce democracy
Key Issues and Lessons from the 2024 South Africa General Elections and Compliance with the SADC Model Law on Elections.”
Date: Wednesday 26th June 2024
Time: 10:00 to 13:00 CAT
Format: Virtual (ZOOM)
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkde-qpjkiEtNYRDO4TXoq-0nX4d5_YivI
This event brings together members of parliament to explore their role in driving accountability for climate adaptation, align national policies with international climate goals, and enhance strategies for mobilizing adaptation finance. It also emphasizes the prioritizing of the needs of the most vulnerable.
In an era marked by escalating climate risks and the increasing frequency of natural disasters, the need for climate adaptation has never been more urgent. Despite mounting evidence of the dire consequences of climate change, global action remains insufficient to address the evolving challenges. While climate change is a threat to countries around the world, the capacity to adapt to climate-related disasters varies significantly.