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A documentary film screening followed by a panel discussion on forced migration and statelessness.
A documentary film screening followed by a panel discussion on forced migration and statelessness.
The seminar will provide an outline how and why the ‘European’ response was so mixed: in Belgium the compact was first accepted but next caused a political crisis and the government toppled over it; in the Netherlands (and also Iceland, Lithuania, Malta and Denmark), there was a ‘stipulation’ added within the wider context of acceptance and in Austria, the new right-wing government rejected the compact and refused to sign it (just as in Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Croatia, Bulgaria).
Each day the Zondo Commission of Enquiry provides us with uncomfortable viewing. We are
hearing about the way in which the state was captured and how those at the very highest level
of the state – the former President included – were complicit. Many questions have been raised
about what happens after the Zondo Commission.
According to the 2018 Africa regional overview on food security and nutrition report; the prevalence of severe food insecurity affects more than 330 million people in Africa, and seem to be increasing for the worst.
On 1st February 1997 the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act was passed by Parliament. Since…
This Roundtable focused on the need for policy and legislation that would create an environment where…
Despite the Constitutional guarantee that all children residing in South Africa have a right to education,…
The event was addressed by the three co-authors/researchers of the report: Mr Sergio Carciotto, Associate Director…
“The intention of public participation provisions in the Constitution is clear – to influence government policy outcomes so that they reflect “the will of the people”. Therefore, a vibrant civil society plays an indispensable role in a democracy. It facilitates public engagement with government organs, including legislatures, and ensures that institutions, policies and laws enjoy legitimacy among citizens.” – Nkosikhulule Nyembezi & Sam Waterhouse
On 1st February 1997 the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy Act was passed by Parliament. Since then, many thousands of unborn children have been killed, their dignity and humanity counting for nothing. To mark this anniversary, and to pray for a change of heart on the part of all who disregard the rights of unborn children,
Holy Mass will be celebrated.
Preceding the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) is the World’s 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals…
This Roundtable Discussion was co-hosted with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). The head of the…
This roundtable discussion was organised in response to the ongoing debate about land expropriation and the…
This Roundtable was addressed by Ms Valdi van Reenen-Le Roux, Director of the Trauma Centre for…
The CPLO hosted an event based on the recently released book, “The South African informal sector:…
Despite the Constitutional guarantee that all children residing in South Africa have a right to education, many undocumented children are being refused permission to attend schools.
Together with the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town and the Scalabrini Institute for Human Mobility in…
These HSF collaboration Roundtables were held in Cape Town and Pretoria respectively. The theme was the…
The effects of climate change are being felt across the globe, and South Africa is not…
These HSF collaboration Roundtables were held in Cape Town and Pretoria respectively. The theme was the…