'Political interference in judicial proceedings undermines the integrity of the courts resulting in low public participation and trust in the courts... When communities witness this, they cease to seek support from the courts..' writes SALC’s Protect Queer People 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇳🇦🇧🇼 southernafricalitigationcentre.org/2024/05/06/jud…

SALC celebrates the bravery & devotion of those who report facts despite adversity and confirm our pledge to safeguard and promote press freedoms throughout #Africa . #FreePress #PressFreedomDay #FreeSpeech #CivicRights #SALC #MediaFreedom southernafricalitigationcentre.org/2024/05/03/wor…

As part of its mission, REFORMAR will hold an Event on Judgement 14/CC/2023. The event will take place on 10 May 2024, at 2:00 pm, at the Legal and Judicial Training Centre, whose Invitation Letter and program are attached.

Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty & Status joins others across Africa calling for the implementation of the Luanda Guidelines for a fairer criminal justice system.

Read more: bit.ly/DPS-Luanda

#DecrimPoverty #DecrimStatus #DecrimActivism

#MotherEarthDay : Transparency & Unity in #WaterManagement
Today, SALC draws attention to an essential issue in #Botswana . The @Gazettebw, with support from SALC, is fighting for the public’s right to access information. #ClimateEmergency #CivicRights
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SALC’s Melusi Simelane was on eNCA discussing the #deathpenalty . Simelane emphasised the need for social interventions, and not short cuts like the death penalty. He argues that a stronger and efficient criminal justice system is needed. #CivicRights

This morning, we welcomed Graeme Reid Graeme Reid for an informal chat on regional and African developments related to #LGBTIQ + regions.

We look forward to a continued collaboration. UN Free & Equal UN Human Rights #EqualityRights #CivicRights #HumanRights

This morning, we welcomed Graeme Reid Graeme Reid for an informal chat on regional and African developments related to #LGBTIQ + regions.

We look forward to a continued collaboration. UN Free & Equal UN Human Rights #EqualityRights #CivicRights #HumanRights

An international group of CSOs working on issues of #health #justice & access to medicines for millions of people around the world have joined their voices in protest about the #health crisis in #Palestine and the atrocities unfolding in #Gaza . health4palestine.com

#DeathPenalty : SALC’s Melusi Simelane spoke to Gareth Edwards on eNCA on the credibility and efficiency of the criminal justice system amid alarming #crime statistics. Melusi emphasised the importance of #RestorativeJustice , not #punitive justice.

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A snapshot of the activities of the Southern Africa Litigation Centre #SALC from November 2023 to March 2024
#Dignity #RuleOfLaw #Equality #Freedom #Justice #HumanRights #Africa

Read in full here; mailchi.mp/salc/salc-marc… Sida Gates Foundation Alex Soros

#MALAWI 🇲🇼 - MISA Malawi says arrest of journalist Macmillan Mhone for reporting on corruption highlights the existence of many laws that undermine media freedom and implore Malawi Government🇲🇼 to review these laws: ow.ly/JrRm50RbY5f SALC Media Defence

PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming Session 79th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

Have you registered? #Africa achpr.au.int/en/news/announ… #CivicRights #InternationalJustice #CriminalJustice #EqualityMatters #Democracy #HumanRights #Justice #Humanity

On the growing conversation around the #DeathPenalty owing to the alarming #crime statistics, SALC’s Melusi Simelane has opined on IOL News that shortcuts like the death penalty will not help solve our most significant social problems. #CivicRights #Africa
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Zambian authorities must implement the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities’ recommendations shorturl.at/mqrzS
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A snapshot of the activities of the Southern Africa Litigation Centre #SALC from November 2023 to March 2024
#Dignity #RuleOfLaw #Equality #Freedom #Justice #HumanRights #Africa

Read in full here; mailchi.mp/salc/salc-marc… Sida Gates Foundation Alex Soros

“Mrs Tanele Maseko & her children deserve #justice . #Accountability must not remain elusive.” #Eswatini #RuleOfLaw

CentreForHumanRights SABC News Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs Newzroom Afrika BBC News Africa EU in Eswatini UK in Eswatini 🇬🇧🇸🇿 U.S. Embassy Eswatini DIRCO South Africa UN Eswatini
southernafricalitigationcentre.org/2024/03/28/esw…

#ThulaniMaseko : Justice and #accountability remains elusive in #Eswatini southernafricalitigationcentre.org/2024/01/22/thu…

Tanele Maseko Human Rights Watch Human Rights Foundation USAID Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Mary Pais Da Silva Mary Lawlor UN Special Rapporteur HRDs ABA Justice Defenders Program CADHP - PRESIDENT - ACHPR Women Human Rights Defenders -MW WORLD LIBERTY CONGRESS Women Human Rights Defenders Hub - The Kenya Hub AfricanDefenders SouthernDefenders Lawyers for Human Rights Update: Swazi #WHRDs Rural Women Swaziland ; African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders and allies are standing in solidarity with Tanele Maseko at Manzini Regional Police Headquarters demanding for her release and fair treatment.

I am very concerned by the arbitrary detention of WHRD Tanele Maseko & her family members in #Eswatini yesterday. She is currently being interviewed by police. This follows the murder of her husband HRD Thulani Maseko in 2023. The harassment of Tanele must stop Ministry of Foreign Affairs Eswatini