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“Not in our name!” says Eswatini activists opposing shadow US deportation planes - Southern Africa Litigation Centre
Mbabane, Eswatini: 14 August 2025: The Eswatini Litigation Centre (ELC), alongside Mzwandile Banele Masuku, the Swaziland Rural Women’s Assembly (SRWA), and ...
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Eswatini activists filed an urgent application in the Courts of Eswatini to declare the deportation agreement between Eswatini and the United States unconstitutional.
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The Prison Bill recognises dignity behind bars.
It creates a clear obligation on prisons to make provisions for the special needs of prisoners, ensuring care, accessibility, and humane treatment for all.
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#Malawi #prisonbill #salcat20
The Prison Bill recognises dignity behind bars.
It creates a clear obligation on prisons to make provisions for the special needs of prisoners, ensuring care, accessibility, and humane treatment for all.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3u5bsrjx
#Malawi #prisonbill #salcat20
January 30, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Did you know? ♿🧠
The Prison Bill recognises dignity behind bars.
It creates a clear obligation on prisons to make provisions for the special needs of prisoners, ensuring care, accessibility, and humane treatment for all.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3u5bsrjx
#Malawi #prisonbill #salcat20
The Prison Bill recognises dignity behind bars.
It creates a clear obligation on prisons to make provisions for the special needs of prisoners, ensuring care, accessibility, and humane treatment for all.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3u5bsrjx
#Malawi #prisonbill #salcat20
Did you know? 👶🚫
The Prison Bill is clear: No child belongs in prison.
The Bill prohibits the imprisonment of children in conflict with the law under any circumstances, affirming that children must be protected, not punished.
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#Malawi #prisonbill #salcat20
The Prison Bill is clear: No child belongs in prison.
The Bill prohibits the imprisonment of children in conflict with the law under any circumstances, affirming that children must be protected, not punished.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3u5bsrjx
#Malawi #prisonbill #salcat20
January 30, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Did you know? 👶🚫
The Prison Bill is clear: No child belongs in prison.
The Bill prohibits the imprisonment of children in conflict with the law under any circumstances, affirming that children must be protected, not punished.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3u5bsrjx
#Malawi #prisonbill #salcat20
The Prison Bill is clear: No child belongs in prison.
The Bill prohibits the imprisonment of children in conflict with the law under any circumstances, affirming that children must be protected, not punished.
Read more: tinyurl.com/3u5bsrjx
#Malawi #prisonbill #salcat20
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#Malawi’s Prison Bill 2025 marks a major shift from punishment to people.
Originally enacted in 1956, the Prisons Act has been amended to align with the 1994 Constitution, placing new emphasis on rehabilitation, dignity, and reintegration of people in detention.
#Malawi #salcat20
#Malawi’s Prison Bill 2025 marks a major shift from punishment to people.
Originally enacted in 1956, the Prisons Act has been amended to align with the 1994 Constitution, placing new emphasis on rehabilitation, dignity, and reintegration of people in detention.
#Malawi #salcat20
January 30, 2026 at 8:27 AM
At SALC, we promote and advance human rights, democratic governance, rule of law and through strategic litigation, advocacy and capacity strengthening. This International Day of Coexistence is a reminder of the need for unity, respect and promotion of human rights and the rule of law.
January 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM
At SALC, we promote and advance human rights, democratic governance, rule of law and through strategic litigation, advocacy and capacity strengthening. This International Day of Coexistence is a reminder of the need for unity, respect and promotion of human rights and the rule of law.
In November 2022, the Regional LGBTIQ+ Activist Forum brought together 39 activists and human rights defenders from across Southern Africa, strengthening voices, building resilience, and uniting the movement for LGBTIQ+ rights. #salcat20 #outandproud
January 28, 2026 at 9:03 AM
In November 2022, the Regional LGBTIQ+ Activist Forum brought together 39 activists and human rights defenders from across Southern Africa, strengthening voices, building resilience, and uniting the movement for LGBTIQ+ rights. #salcat20 #outandproud
On this International Day of Clean Energy, SALC stands with Zambian communities seeking justice for the 2025 tailings dam disaster. Clean water, healthy land, and accountability cannot wait.
#EnvironmentalJustice #CleanEnergy #salcat20
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#EnvironmentalJustice #CleanEnergy #salcat20
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Landmark human rights and environmental case trial on 10 December 2025 - Southern Africa Litigation Centre
Case proceeds after High Court dismisses mining company’s bid to throw out the case Lusaka/Johannesburg – The High Court of Zambia has dismissed the applica ...
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January 26, 2026 at 12:57 PM
On this International Day of Clean Energy, SALC stands with Zambian communities seeking justice for the 2025 tailings dam disaster. Clean water, healthy land, and accountability cannot wait.
#EnvironmentalJustice #CleanEnergy #salcat20
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#EnvironmentalJustice #CleanEnergy #salcat20
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SALC’s work challenging laws like Zimbabwe’s PVO Amendment Act shows how shrinking civic space threatens democracy across the region. #CivicSpace #salcat20
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January 26, 2026 at 10:52 AM
SALC’s work challenging laws like Zimbabwe’s PVO Amendment Act shows how shrinking civic space threatens democracy across the region. #CivicSpace #salcat20
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👉 Read more: tinyurl.com/3c7vek49
From grassroots to regional impact 🌍
SALC's Regional Activist Forum is where activists connect, organise, and sharpen the fight for justice across Southern Africa.
SALC's Regional Activist Forum is where activists connect, organise, and sharpen the fight for justice across Southern Africa.
January 26, 2026 at 8:32 AM
From grassroots to regional impact 🌍
SALC's Regional Activist Forum is where activists connect, organise, and sharpen the fight for justice across Southern Africa.
SALC's Regional Activist Forum is where activists connect, organise, and sharpen the fight for justice across Southern Africa.
SALC’s advocacy challenges injustice, protects civic space, and strengthens democracy across Southern Africa by pushing back against the abuse of power, amplifying the voices of affected communities, and demanding accountability. #salcat20
January 23, 2026 at 7:07 AM
SALC’s advocacy challenges injustice, protects civic space, and strengthens democracy across Southern Africa by pushing back against the abuse of power, amplifying the voices of affected communities, and demanding accountability. #salcat20
SALC stood at the forefront of the fight against colonial-era laws that criminalised poverty, contributing to the 2017 #Malawi High Court ruling that struck down the “rogue and vagabond” offence. #globalpluralismaward2025
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January 22, 2026 at 8:39 AM
SALC stood at the forefront of the fight against colonial-era laws that criminalised poverty, contributing to the 2017 #Malawi High Court ruling that struck down the “rogue and vagabond” offence. #globalpluralismaward2025
See more: youtu.be/TLJmOoLQ6lk
See more: youtu.be/TLJmOoLQ6lk
SALC continues to call for truth, justice, and accountability for the brutal assassination of Thulani Maseko, a human rights lawyer and fearless advocate for democracy, equality, and the rule of law.
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Eswatini Talk[s]: The Role of Human Rights Defenders | Tanele Maseko | Ep 2
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January 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM
SALC continues to call for truth, justice, and accountability for the brutal assassination of Thulani Maseko, a human rights lawyer and fearless advocate for democracy, equality, and the rule of law.
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🟢 Rastafari children belong in school — as they are. No one may deny you education because of your locks or beliefs.
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#equality #freedomofreligion #rastafari #dreadlocks #education
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#equality #freedomofreligion #rastafari #dreadlocks #education
January 21, 2026 at 7:15 AM
🟢 Rastafari children belong in school — as they are. No one may deny you education because of your locks or beliefs.
Read more: tinyurl.com/spxv4yjc
#equality #freedomofreligion #rastafari #dreadlocks #education
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#equality #freedomofreligion #rastafari #dreadlocks #education
In Uganda, the President ordered an internet shutdown ahead of the elections. Cutting off the internet limits freedom of expression, blocks access to information, and makes it harder for people to speak out, organise, & hold power to account.
What happens to democracy when voices are switched off❓
What happens to democracy when voices are switched off❓
January 19, 2026 at 9:15 AM
In Uganda, the President ordered an internet shutdown ahead of the elections. Cutting off the internet limits freedom of expression, blocks access to information, and makes it harder for people to speak out, organise, & hold power to account.
What happens to democracy when voices are switched off❓
What happens to democracy when voices are switched off❓
SALC deeply concerned by Uganda’s internet shutdown ahead of elections, which undermines democratic participation and violates the African Charter and regional human rights standards. @melusisiboniso.bsky.social
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SALC on Uganda’s Internet Shutdown Ahead of Elections
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January 14, 2026 at 3:59 PM
SALC deeply concerned by Uganda’s internet shutdown ahead of elections, which undermines democratic participation and violates the African Charter and regional human rights standards. @melusisiboniso.bsky.social
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SALC is concerned by the growing use of internet shutdowns in Eastern Africa, especially during election seasons.
SALC condemns the arbitrary Internet Shutdown in Uganda and calls on the authorities to be mindful of the rights of citizens.
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SALC condemns the arbitrary Internet Shutdown in Uganda and calls on the authorities to be mindful of the rights of citizens.
Read: tinyurl.com/4ywx7p49
January 14, 2026 at 7:37 AM
SALC is concerned by the growing use of internet shutdowns in Eastern Africa, especially during election seasons.
SALC condemns the arbitrary Internet Shutdown in Uganda and calls on the authorities to be mindful of the rights of citizens.
Read: tinyurl.com/4ywx7p49
SALC condemns the arbitrary Internet Shutdown in Uganda and calls on the authorities to be mindful of the rights of citizens.
Read: tinyurl.com/4ywx7p49
SALC and civil society groups are challenging Eswatini’s deportee deal with the US in the High Court, arguing it was concluded without required parliamentary approval.
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#NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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#NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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January 12, 2026 at 9:35 AM
SALC and civil society groups are challenging Eswatini’s deportee deal with the US in the High Court, arguing it was concluded without required parliamentary approval.
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#NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
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#NoToUSdeportationPlanesToSADC
As we begin the year, we reflect on SALC's work that challenged laws criminalising poverty and affirmed that no one should be arrested simply for trying to make a living. youtu.be/TLJmOoLQ6lk
Southern Africa Litigation Centre 2025 Global Pluralism Award Winner
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January 5, 2026 at 12:50 PM
As we begin the year, we reflect on SALC's work that challenged laws criminalising poverty and affirmed that no one should be arrested simply for trying to make a living. youtu.be/TLJmOoLQ6lk
Happy New Year! 🎉 SALC extends heartfelt thanks to our partners and viewers for walking with us in the pursuit of justice and human rights. Here’s to continued collaboration and impact in the year ahead. #salcat20
January 1, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Happy New Year! 🎉 SALC extends heartfelt thanks to our partners and viewers for walking with us in the pursuit of justice and human rights. Here’s to continued collaboration and impact in the year ahead. #salcat20
Namibia’s Constitution (Article 21) protects freedom of speech & expression, balancing rights with laws against hate speech like the Racial Discrimination Prohibition Act. Report violations to Ombudsman 061 207 3111 or police 10111. #Namibia
December 31, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Namibia’s Constitution (Article 21) protects freedom of speech & expression, balancing rights with laws against hate speech like the Racial Discrimination Prohibition Act. Report violations to Ombudsman 061 207 3111 or police 10111. #Namibia
Fight hate speech in #Eswatini with laws that protect freedom of expression while stopping harmful language.
Report violations to Eswatini Human Rights Commission (+268 24049825/24047952/24049152) or police 999. #HateSpeech #Eswatini
Report violations to Eswatini Human Rights Commission (+268 24049825/24047952/24049152) or police 999. #HateSpeech #Eswatini
December 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Fight hate speech in #Eswatini with laws that protect freedom of expression while stopping harmful language.
Report violations to Eswatini Human Rights Commission (+268 24049825/24047952/24049152) or police 999. #HateSpeech #Eswatini
Report violations to Eswatini Human Rights Commission (+268 24049825/24047952/24049152) or police 999. #HateSpeech #Eswatini
In the Sunday edition of the Eswatini Observer, SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social raises concerns over the Global Health Cooperation MoU between the United States and Sub Saharan African states, including most recently Eswatini.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:26 AM
In the Sunday edition of the Eswatini Observer, SALC’s @melusisiboniso.bsky.social raises concerns over the Global Health Cooperation MoU between the United States and Sub Saharan African states, including most recently Eswatini.
READ: tinyurl.com/3ajx4n7a
READ: tinyurl.com/3ajx4n7a
Zambia allows for the combating of hate speech with constitutional protections and acts that curb defamation, discrimination & online abuse.
Report to Zambia Human Rights Commission (SMS 8181) or police 991. #HateSpeech #Zambia
Report to Zambia Human Rights Commission (SMS 8181) or police 991. #HateSpeech #Zambia
December 22, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Zambia allows for the combating of hate speech with constitutional protections and acts that curb defamation, discrimination & online abuse.
Report to Zambia Human Rights Commission (SMS 8181) or police 991. #HateSpeech #Zambia
Report to Zambia Human Rights Commission (SMS 8181) or police 991. #HateSpeech #Zambia
LISTEN📻: During the Global Pluralism week in Canada, SALC Executive Director joined CBC Radio for a discussion on the need for pluralism in a polarised world. #SALCat20 #Pluralism #Dignity #HumanRights
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How to change minds and find common ground
Podcast Episode · Ideas · 2025-12-17 · 54m
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December 22, 2025 at 5:22 AM
LISTEN📻: During the Global Pluralism week in Canada, SALC Executive Director joined CBC Radio for a discussion on the need for pluralism in a polarised world. #SALCat20 #Pluralism #Dignity #HumanRights
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In #Botswana these are the laws one can use to counter hate speech! #KnowYourRights
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December 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM
In #Botswana these are the laws one can use to counter hate speech! #KnowYourRights
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On 22 August, EMinorities filed an application with the High Court to challenge the decision of the Minister of Commerce. The Minister’s second letter, raised customary law issues, supplementing the applicant’s original focus on the right to freedom of association. tinyurl.com/bdejs5w8
December 15, 2025 at 11:06 AM
On 22 August, EMinorities filed an application with the High Court to challenge the decision of the Minister of Commerce. The Minister’s second letter, raised customary law issues, supplementing the applicant’s original focus on the right to freedom of association. tinyurl.com/bdejs5w8