SADC Parliamentary Forum

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From parliamentary debates to the issues that matter most, we're bringing you closer to the discussions shaping our region.

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UNDERSTANDING AGE OF CONSENT: RIGHTS, PROTECTION AND COMPLEX REALITIES — MS. TAMISAYI CHINHENGO

When it comes to age of consent, are our laws doing enough to protect young people?

Through real-world case studies, Ms. Tamisayi Chinhengo explores the complex dynamics of age, consent and power in relationships involving adolescents and adults.

The discussion highlights why laws and policies must recognise these complexities while prioritising the rights and protection of children.

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SETTING THE SCENE: PROTECTING GIRLS AND ENDING CHILD MARRIAGE — MS. ANTOINETTE NGOMA

Behind every discussion on child marriage are real girls, real lives and futures at stake.

In a heartfelt address, Ms. Antoinette Ngoma reminds us why the fight to end child marriage must never lose sight of the girls affected, including those already in marriage.

Ten years after the adoption of the SADC Model Law, their protection, dignity and future remain at the heart of our commitments.

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WHAT IS THE DASHBOARD? A GUIDED SESSION WITH DR. JACOB SEGALE AND BEVIS KAPASO

Are we really making progress in ending child marriage?

Dr. Jacob Segale and Bevis Kapaso introduced Members of Parliament to the SADC Model Law Dashboard through a practical guided session.

From understanding the data to identifying implementation gaps, the session explored how evidence can strengthen parliamentary oversight and accountability.

Because progress should not just be promised. It should be measured.

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THE JOURNEY TO THE DASHBOARD: TEN YEARS OF THE SADC MODEL LAW

Ten years of commitment. But how much has really changed?

A decade after the adoption of the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage, the journey continues with the launch of a new Dashboard designed to track its implementation across the region.

Discover the journey from regional commitments to measurable action.

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