Inter-Regional Parliaments Training on labour migration governance: #JLMP 's Statistics Officer Brian Okengo urges Parliamentarians to support coordination for ethical data collection, sharing, & access. 'We not only need data; we need quality, reliable and actionable data.'

SADC PF President Hon. R. Mancienne, has told the Fifth Counter-Terrorism Coordination Meeting of Parliamentary Assemblies in Istanbul that a future without terrorism requires collaboration in ending poverty, strengthening democracy, bilateral and multilateral relations. #PEACE

The SADC PF President Hon. Roger Mancienne, SADC PF SG Ms B. Sekgoma Boemo Sekgoma- SADC PF Secretary General and Mr. S. Kurasha, Manager for the DGHR Program of SADC PF are attending the Fifth Counter-Terrorism Coordination Meeting of Parliamentary Assemblies in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye. #PEACE

IT’S OFFICIAL!

SADC Parliamentary Forum will sign an MoU with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism in July 2024 in New York to inter alia, enhance Parliamentary engagement in countering terrorism & prevent violent extremism & provide capacity-building for SADC PF MPs to enhance their legislative role. Boemo Sekgoma- SADC PF Secretary General

The SADC Parliamentary Forum President Hon Roger Mancienne & Secretary General Boemo Sekgoma- SADC PF Secretary General join other representatives of 18 Regional Parliamentary Assemblies at the 5th COUNTER-TERRORISM COORDINATION MEETING OF
PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLIES in
Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by OSCE PA, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism.

'I am humble to host and welcome members from the regional economic communities and AU during the Inter-regional Parliament's Capacity Building Training Workshop on Labour Migration Governance. SADC Parliamentary Forum African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate

The Inter-regional Parliamentary Capacity-Building Training on Labour Migration Governance by the AU-ILO-IOM Joint Labour Migration Programme is under-way.

🗓️ May 7th-8th, 2024
🌍 Windhoek, Namibia #LabourMigration #Africa

Inter-regional Parliamentary Capacity-Building Training on Labour Migration Governance by the AU-ILO-IOM Joint Labour Migration Programme is under-way. 🗓️ May 7th-8th, 2024 🌍 Windhoek, #LabourMigration #Africa

In Windhoek🇳🇦: Inter-Regional Parliamentary Capacity-Building on Labour Migration Governance. With SADC Parliamentary Forum, ECOWAS Parliament, East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) & Pan-African Parliament (PAP). Parliaments play a key role in shaping migration policies.

🗞️ On this #WorldPressFreedomDay , let's reflect on Thomas Jefferson's words: 'a government without the media, or the media without the government.' Today, we honor the press's vital role in nurturing democracy and salute journalists worldwide. Together, let's empower the press.

En cette journée mondiale de la liberté de la presse, nous apprécions le rôle indispensable que la presse ou les médias jouent dans le développement de la démocratie, qui est elle-même un impératif du développement socioéconomique. - S.E. Boemo Sekgoma, SG de la SADC PF. #Presse

On World Press Freedom Day, SADC PF SG Boemo Sekgoma- SADC PF Secretary General says for the press to effectively play its roles, it must be supported and empowered. “Our parliaments all over the world can and should render this support so that the press continues to benefit everyone.” #PressFreedom

On World Press Freedom Day, SADC PF SG Boemo Sekgoma- SADC PF Secretary General says: “The press plays critical roles in watering our democracy through monitoring, facilitating, collaborating and being on the side of the marginalized and voiceless in our communities.' #PressFreedom

On World Press Freedom Day, SADC PF SG Boemo Sekgoma- SADC PF Secretary General appreciates indispensable role press plays in nurturing democracy. She remembers many journalists who died in the course of duty and appreciates the many who remain committed to professional journalism. #PressFreedom

Angola launches SIDA-funded SRHR Project to promote Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance.

Read more: sadcpf.org/index.php/en/m… #SRHR #Angola #SIDA

SADC PF SG B Sekgoma is in Angola to sign an agreement on a SIDA-funded SRHR Project. She met staff in Office of Secretary General and finance staff to promote understanding of procurement provisions & anti-corruption guidelines. #ChangeTheStorySADC

SADC PF SG B Sekgoma Boemo Sekgoma- SADC PF Secretary General informed MPs of Angola Assembleia Nacional de Angola that under the SIDA-funded SRHR Project they can mitigate child marriage, prevent mother to child transmission of HIV, promote access to essential medicines for PLWHA, or stop school dropouts. #ChangeTheStory

SADC PF SG B Sekgoma Boemo Sekgoma- SADC PF Secretary General has told NA of Angola Assembleia Nacional de Angola the SIDA-funded SRHR Project hinges on climate justice, democratic accountability and implementation of human rights while bridging communication gaps between Parliament and CSOs. #ChangeTheStory