🎥 SALC's @atillakisla.bsky.social spoke to Newzroom Afrika about our case challenging South Africa's arms exports to the United States. He discusses the latest developments in the case, including what the notice to oppose means and what comes next in the legal process. youtu.be/MjnPMXjeF0s?...

SALC challenges government over arms exports to the US

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Three Angolan National Police officers were convicted of abuse of power and indecent conduct for acts of violence, discrimination and abuse against a transgender woman. The judgment sends a powerful message that the protections guaranteed by Angola's Constitution. bit.ly/4vZ2Kj3

According to @afrobarometer.bsky.social's latest 38-country survey, only 44% of Africans believe they could afford to take a case to court. When the cost of seeking justice is beyond reach, rights become harder to protect, & accountability becomes harder to secure. tinyurl.com/44anjdrj

Only 50% of Africans are confident that ordinary citizens can obtain justice through the courts, according to Afrobarometer's latest 38-country survey. Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to be heard when their rights are violated. @afrobarometer.bsky.social: tinyurl.com/44anjdrj

📢Aviso de webinar! Participe neste webinar estimulante, onde litigantes e organizações da sociedade civil irão debater as realidades do litígio estratégico em Angola, Botsuana, Essuatíni, Maláui e Namíbia, e como outros países podem aprender com as suas experiências. 🌐: tinyurl.com/2hmevxjd

Webinar alert! Join this stimulating webinar, where litigants and civil society organisations will be discussing the realities of strategic litigation in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, and Namibia, and how other countries can learn from their experiences. 🌐: tinyurl.com/2hmevxjd

Equality before the law remains out of reach for many. A recent Afrobarometer survey across 38 African countries found that 59% of Africans believe people are often or always treated unequally under the law. Access to justice should not depend on wealth, status, or connections. tinyurl.com/44anjdrj

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🚨 No opposition filed. SALC’s case challenging South African arms export permits linked to the US will proceed on the unopposed roll on 3 Dec 2026. The case isn’t over, and the Respondents have not answered the facts and arguments before the Court. 🔗 tinyurl.com/yyvvvy8e

Thank you, FSWA! SALC is honoured to receive this Certificate of Appreciation from the FSWA. We value our partnership and remain committed to supporting efforts that advance the rights, dignity, health, and wellbeing of sex workers. Together, we continue working towards justice & meaningful change.

Yesterday, SALC's Chikondi joined the CHREAA to train police officers on human rights, focusing on litigation related to the Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty & Status. The key issues highlighted were safeguards against arbitrary detention, protection of children, migrants, and vulnerable groups.

21 years of SALC. For two decades, we've stood with communities across Southern Africa in the fight for justice, accountability, and human rights. The fight continues. So do we.

SALC's @melusisiboniso.bsky.social attended the 3rd Regional Conference on LGBTQIA+ in Maputo, highlighting SALC's role in advancing rights across the region. He noted the need for community-led movements to challenge discrimination and expand access to justice.

At the 3rd Regional Conference on LGBTQIA+ Economic Empowerment in Maputo, SALC's @melusisiboniso.bsky.social spoke on the barriers LGBTQIA+ communities face in accessing economic opportunities and the importance of turning rights victories into real-world change. youtu.be/PBBgcrH7_8Y

SALC's Melusi during the 3rd Regional Conference on LGBTQIA

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Dr Hussam Abu Safiya remains detained without trial following his arrest. SALC joins the call for his immediate release and the release of all detained healthcare workers. Sign and support the campaign. tinyurl.com/mvkav3wu #FreeDrHussamAbuSafiya #ProtectHealthCareWorkers #GazaNeedsItsDoctors

SALC stands with Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and all Palestinian health workers facing detention, harassment, and violence. We echo the United Nations experts' call for their immediate release and for the protection of healthcare workers everywhere. www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

Israel must immediately release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya: UN experts

GENEVA – UN experts* today urged Israel to immediately release Palestinian Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya and all the health and care workers arbitrarily detained.

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SALC’s Civic Rights Programme Manager, @melusisiboniso.bsky.social, will join regional leaders at the 3rd Regional Conference on LGBTQIA+ Economic Empowerment in Maputo to discuss social protection, economic inclusion, and strategies to advance equality and non-discrimination in Southern Africa.

SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social says Parliament must publicly account for its overseas travel spending and clearly demonstrate the value of every trip to taxpayers. #EswatiniObserver #EswatiniGovernment online.fliphtml5.com/.../Eswatini...

This framing shifts focus from systemic issues such as governance and inequality, using vague narratives for support. If unchallenged, it can limit public discourse and weaken resistance to policies that threaten rights and democracy. tinyurl.com/3vf8rd22

Xenophobic violence anywhere is a threat to dignity everywhere. As attacks in South Africa unfold, this is not a problem for one country alone; it is a continental test of our commitment to humanity and solidarity. Umunthu reminds us: dignity does not stop at borders. tinyurl.com/y8pyxhpx

🎉 SALC turns 21. For over two decades, SALC has advanced human rights and the rule of law across Southern Africa through strategic litigation and advocacy. This year, we continue the work of pluralism: ensuring that justice, dignity, and rights are protected for everyone. tinyurl.com/yh2sc8z4

Reflecting on the tailings dam case and broader access to remedies for victims of land displacements and environmental degradation in the Southern African region.

Documentary screening of Jon Snow: The Last Big Story. Proud to see SALC’s work on the tailings dam case featured alongside the film. Honoured to engage with Laura Warner, director of the documentary, and @bendepear.bsky.social, founder of Basement Films and former Channel 4 editor.

Migration is discussed alongside unemployment, crime and insecurity. www.msn.com/en-za/news/o...

What happens to the promise of equal access to healthcare when migrants are treated as less deserving of life-saving care? share.google/CtH0hWYTiupZ...

A dying shame: A Zimbabwean mother’s deadly ordeal as Charlotte Maxeke demands upfront payment

She was a Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holder, and she died early in the morning at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, delayed and in great discomfort as an emergency patient forced to pay before receiving treat...

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🎙️ Episode 4 of Def Dem is out now! When funding comes with conditions, what happens to health rights? We explore how health-related MOUs under the AFGHS could affect reproductive healthcare, HIV services, civil society, and communities most affected by health inequalities. youtu.be/FlC8PYhKu1M

Defending Democracy Podcast Ep 4: Public Health, The Global Gag Rule

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SALC's Chikondi was featured in today’s edition of The Nation, reflecting on the opportunities and challenges surrounding the proposed Songwe Hill Rare Earth Project in Malawi. Read the full article: tinyurl.com/4ttsbsyt

#Freepalestine

Last year, SALC was honoured to receive the Global Centre for Pluralism Award in recognition of our work advancing human rights, equality and inclusion. Applications and nominations for the 2027 Global Pluralism Award are now open. www.globalsouthopportunities.com/2026/06/09/p...

Call for Applications & Nominations: 2027 Global Pluralism Award - Celebrating Inclusion and Diversity Worldwide - Global South Opportunities

The Global Centre for Pluralism has officially opened submissions for the prestigious 2027 Global Pluralism Award, inviting nominations and applications from

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Jebra Kambole and Chikondi Chijozi Jere's article was published, highlighting: In Kinondoni, authorities are responding to visible poverty with forced removals of people who beg, rather than addressing the structural inequalities that push people into vulnerable situations. tinyurl.com/ykh7pxtr

Criminalising Survival: The Human Cost of Kinondoni’s anti-begging crackdown - The Chanzo

By forcing the poor out of public view, the council is creating a cruel illusion of order for wealthy residents and investors while leaving the underlying causes of suffering unresolved.

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