While the international debate on whether nuclear power should form part of any country’s low-carbon energy future is raging on, a number of African countries are considering nuclear energy generation as part of their future energy plans.
Activists, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and social movements across the world are facing verbal hostility from politicians, new laws and regulations that curtail their ability to operate, and outright violence. Africa is no exception.
Repression of civil society is on the rise all over the world. The charter aims to support civil society organizations as activists throughout the world, to advocate for their rights and freedom of action, and to demand government guarantees.
The local government elections have come and gone. In the past few weeks, your new municipal or metro council has been given the serious task of managing the local municipality. How well they pay attention to the environmental justice issues that affect you and your community will depend, in part, on your active participation as a citizen.
To help you with this important job, we have covered a handful of topical environmental justice concerns, and tried to unpack some of the key issues at stake.
On the 1st of September 2016, The Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) hosted a Breakfast Benefit on Nuclear Power Procurement in South Africa. In support of public interest litigation, the purpose of the fundraiser was to generate awareness around the proposed nuclear deal and garner additional financial support to protect the rule of law in South Africa.
125 queer Muslim activists and allies from around the world gathered outside Cape Town in October to build a movement encouraging inclusive interpretations of Islam that honor and respect their identities in full.
Violence against women is a significant problem that profoundly affects the physical and mental wellbeing of those affected. While medicolegal interventions in South Africa have been firmly established to respond to sexual offences, no formal protocols on intimate partner violence interventions at primary healthcare level are in place yet.
Rooibos is a profitable resource used all over the world. Yet, the Khoi and San communities who have discovered the potential of the plant for several purposes have not benefited from this success.
Informed by the discussions at an international conference on ‘Emerging Power or Fading Star? South Africa’s Role on the Continent and Beyond’, 12-14 July in Cape Town, this summary report sheds light on some of the shades of grey that define South Africa’s role and place in the world today.
For civil society agendas in support of sustainable development, human rights, and accountable and participatory governance, the increased involvement of institutional investors in infrastructure projects raises a number of issues.
The Myths of Nuclear Power
While the international debate on whether nuclear power should form part of any country’s low-carbon energy future is raging on, a number of African countries are considering nuclear energy generation as part of their future energy plans.
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Perspectives #03/2016: Under Pressure: Shrinking Space for Civil Society in Africa
Activists, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and social movements across the world are facing verbal hostility from politicians, new laws and regulations that curtail their ability to operate, and outright violence. Africa is no exception.
Democracy & Social Justice
Civic Charter
Repression of civil society is on the rise all over the world. The charter aims to support civil society organizations as activists throughout the world, to advocate for their rights and freedom of action, and to demand government guarantees.
Satirical News from Zimbabwe: The Week with Comrade Fatso
Sustainable Development
A Green Voters Guide to the South African Local Government Elections of 2016.
The local government elections have come and gone. In the past few weeks, your new municipal or metro council has been given the serious task of managing the local municipality. How well they pay attention to the environmental justice issues that affect you and your community will depend, in part, on your active participation as a citizen.
To help you with this important job, we have covered a handful of topical environmental justice concerns, and tried to unpack some of the key issues at stake.
Podcasts on the Nuclear Power Procurement Programme in South Africa
On the 1st of September 2016, The Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) hosted a Breakfast Benefit on Nuclear Power Procurement in South Africa. In support of public interest litigation, the purpose of the fundraiser was to generate awareness around the proposed nuclear deal and garner additional financial support to protect the rule of law in South Africa.
Gender & Sexual Diversity
Queer Muslims Find Solace and Solidarity at South Africa Retreat
125 queer Muslim activists and allies from around the world gathered outside Cape Town in October to build a movement encouraging inclusive interpretations of Islam that honor and respect their identities in full.
Intimate partner violence: A helpful guide to legal and psychosocial support services
Violence against women is a significant problem that profoundly affects the physical and mental wellbeing of those affected. While medicolegal interventions in South Africa have been firmly established to respond to sexual offences, no formal protocols on intimate partner violence interventions at primary healthcare level are in place yet.
Resource Politics
Watch: Rooibos Robbery - A Story of Bioprospecting in South Africa
Community Protocols Toolbox
The purpose of this toolbox is to serve as a first stop for facilitators who are interested in helping a community to develop a community protocol.
International Politics
Summary Report: Emerging Power or Fading Star? South Africa's Role on the Continent and Beyond
Informed by the discussions at an international conference on ‘Emerging Power or Fading Star? South Africa’s Role on the Continent and Beyond’, 12-14 July in Cape Town, this summary report sheds light on some of the shades of grey that define South Africa’s role and place in the world today.
Financing Infrastructure in Financial Markets: Why Civil Society Should Be Alert
For civil society agendas in support of sustainable development, human rights, and accountable and participatory governance, the increased involvement of institutional investors in infrastructure projects raises a number of issues.
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Dossier: Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro