SADC Parliamentary Forum

🎙️ “Transforming agrifood systems is not optional—it’s essential to realizing the right to adequate food for all.” At the @FAO–@sadcpf training close, FAO reaffirmed its support to MPs advancing laws, policies & budgets that uphold this right—now and for generations to come. 🌍

Climate Change is a Public Health and Human Rights Issue Parliamentarians across the SADC region must urgently respond to the impact of climate change on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). From roads destroyed by floods, cutting off maternal health services to food…

Parliaments must lead the way in advancing Social and Human Development (SHD) across the SADC region. We are here to call on parliaments to: 🔹 Support the domestication and implementation of SHD policies 🔹 Promote research and evidence generation 🔹 Strengthen national…

Presentation by Dr. Lamboly Kumboneki (@LambolyK) – Senior Program Officer for HIV/AIDS at SADC At the #SADCPF Human and Social Development Committee session (25 July 2025), Dr. Lamboly Kumboneki delivered a compelling presentation on critical areas requiring urgent investment…

Partners collaborating with the SADC PF in inducting new members of the HSDSP Standing Committee have called on parliaments to support the domestication and implementation of policies, research & evidence generation, strengthening of national coordination, monitoring & reporting,…

SADC Secretariat’s presentation at the ongoing induction of new members of the HSDSP Standing Committee of SADC PF in Johannesburg today has identified key areas of social and human development (SHD) that require intervention to improve human capital namely: Health - In the…

Health and Development Trends in SADC Presented at the SADC Parliamentary Forum Human and Social Development Committee (25 July 2025, Johannesburg) by Dr. Lamboly Kumboneki(@LambolyK), Senior Program Officer for HIV/AIDS at SADC. 📊 Key Findings: 🦟 57% of malaria deaths are…

An induction meeting for new Members of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) continued today in Johannesburg. Today's programme features a series of…

🎥 Day 2 | HSDSP Committee Meeting – Johannesburg The second day of the SADC Parliamentary Forum’s HSDSP Committee Meeting focused on deepening collaboration with the SADC Secretariat to align parliamentary action with regional human and social development priorities. 👥 Key…

🎥 A Meeting Rooted in People-Centred Development A meeting of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) began today in Johannesburg, South Africa. This two-day session brings together Members…

🗣️ Why does the HSDSP Committee Meeting matter? Because people must be at the centre of development and parliaments must lead the way. The Committee focuses on urgent challenges: ✅ Access to healthcare & SRHR ✅ Youth empowerment ✅ Gender equality ✅ Education ✅ Social…

📍 Johannesburg, South Africa The SADC Parliamentary Forum is proud to announce the official opening of the Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) Committee Meeting, running from 25–26 July 2025. This vital platform brings together parliamentarians from…

LIVE NOW | The #SADC Parliamentary Forum’s HSDSP Committee is convening in Johannesburg to advance inclusive human & social development, SRHR, and public health priorities. 🎥 Watch the livestream: youtube.com/watch?v=Gxpvb7… #SADCPF #SRHR #SADCParliament #PublicHealth…

Day 3 – Inaugural Alliance Meeting | Starts Today! Join us virtually for Day 3 of the Right to Adequate Food Training and Inaugural Meeting of the SADC Agrifood Parliamentary Alliance, hosted by the SADC Parliamentary Forum and FAO. 🗓️ 24 July 2025 🌍 Format: Hybrid Today's…

“Food is not just nourishment, it’s justice, dignity, a human right.” At the Inaugural Meeting of the SADC Parliamentary Alliance on Agrifood Systems, Food Security and Nutrition on 22 July 2025 in Johannesburg, H.E @BoemoSekgoma , Secretary‑General of the SADC PF, called on…

🎙️“Food is not a private matter. It is a political matter. A human right. A parliamentary concern” @sadcpf SG Hon. Boemo Sekgoma @FAO🤝@sadcpf to equip MPs enshrining the #RightToFood in law and secure affordable, accessible, safe, nutritious diets for all in Southern Africa🌍

🎙️“Parliamentarians have a pivotal role in building inclusive, resilient agrifood systems.” At the @sadcpf–@FAO RtF training, Babagana Ahmadu urged leaders to anchor the #RightToFood in law—driving lasting change across borders and generations. 🌍

Day 2 – In Action Now. The second day of the Right to Adequate Food Training and the Inaugural Meeting of the SADC Parliamentary Alliance on Agrifood Systems, Food Security and Nutrition is underway. Today’s focus: 🔹 Legislative & policy entry points for realizing the Right to…