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Regional Youth Summit on Sexual and Reproductive Health Kicks Off in Eswatini

Eswatini is set to host the Regional Youth Summit on Sexual and Reproductive Health and the Demographic Dividend, a significant event designed to empower young voices across Southern, Central, and East Africa.

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SADC Youth Parliament Celebrates Appointment of Hon. Khereng Khereng

The Southern Africa Youth Parliament announced that they are excited to celebrate the appointment of Hon. Khereng Khereng as First Secretary at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Lesotho in Berlin, Germany.

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16 Days of Activism Against GBV Campaign Momentum: Promoting Domestication and Implementation of the SADC Model Law on GBV to end TFGBV 

On August 16, 2025, an important side event addressing Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV) was held on the sidelines of the 7th Southern Africa Youth Forum in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Co-hosted by Equality Now

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Empowering Voices: The Southern Africa Youth Forum Joins Forces for Informal Cross-Border Trade

On November 24–25, 2025, Johannesburg, South Africa, became a focal point for transformative dialogue as the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), and the

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SAYoF at the SADC Workshop: Engaging Men and Boys to Combat Gender-Based Violence, HIV and advance SRHR

From November 25th to 28th, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) hosted a critical workshop in Cape Town, South Africa, aimed at fostering engagement among men and boys in key social

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SAYoF Addresses the 58th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF)

At the 58th Plenary Assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), Honourable Princess Mojapelo, representative of South Africa in the Southern Africa Youth Parliament, delivered a powerful speech (See attached speech at

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COMESA, EAC, and SADC Host Consultative Meeting with Cross-Border Traders, Youth, and Women on the Simplified Trade Regime Framework (STR)

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East African Community (EAC), and Southern African Development Community (SADC) have gathered to hold consultative meetings with Informal Cross-Border Traders (ICBTs) regarding the

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Consultative Meeting on the Tripartite Simplified Trade (TSTR) Regime: Empowering Youth and Women Across Borders for Trade

In the bustling city of Johannesburg, preparations are underway for a significant event that seeks to reshape the future of trade for informal cross-border traders (ICBTs). On November 24–25, 2025, a consultative

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Prison Oversight: Towards the SADC Model Law on Prison Oversight; Presentation by SAYoF.

Youth Presentation on Prison Oversight: Towards the SADC Model Law on Prison Oversight.  Presentation by Dr. Vivian J. Joseph. Presentation made on behalf of SAYoF at SADC-PF Consultation process.  SAYoF was the

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SAYoF Leaders to Participate in AU-EU Civil Society and Youth Forum 2025, Angola

SAYoF leaders are set to attend the AU-EU Forum in Angola, among them the SAYoF Co-Chair Honorable Antsaniavo Rameliniaina, who also serves as the SADC Youth Parliament representative for Madagascar, is participating

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