An initiative of @Panos_PSAf to provide a platform for citizens engagement to foster #SocialAccountability in Southern Africa
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#ICYMI Our partners @AfricaCheck are currently receiving entries for 2023 African Fact-Checking Awards. Entries for the 2023 awards are open to journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers. . Entries close on 30 June 2023. Details on africacheck.org/what-we-do/a…
Our partners @AfricaCheck are currently receiving entries for 2023 African Fact-Checking Awards. Entries for the 2023 awards are now open to journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers. More details on africacheck.org/fact-checks/… #FactChecking @FactCheckZambia
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Yesterday, as representatives of civil society organisations working on promoting and protecting #ChildRights in Zambia, we met with the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) to reflect on Zambia's implementation of @ACERWC recommendations
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This week, with @misazambia1 we're in Kabwe, where we are this morning conducting a Townhall Meeting on #AccessToInformation. This is part of the @USAIDZambia funded #OpenSpacesZambia efforts to strengthen citizens demand for the right to #FreedomOfExpression #ATI @InternewsZM
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Our partners @AfricaCheck are currently receiving entries for 2023 African Fact-Checking Awards. Entries for the 2023 awards are now open to journalists, journalism students, and professional fact-checkers. More details on africacheck.org/fact-checks/… #FactChecking @FactCheckZambia
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Yesterday, as media stakeholders in Zambia we adopted a new self-regulatory mechanism for the fourth estate. The event was attended by media practitioners from Zambia’s 10 provinces, as well as representatives of media development organizations, academia & funders #MediaFreedom
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#ApplyNow: Fact-checking and verification masterclass for journalists, organised by @AfricaCheck in collaboration with our #iVerifyZambia @FactCheckZambia. To apply, please complete this form docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… @UNDPZambia @SocAccPlatform @zikolathuzambia #FactChecking
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Panos calls for increased investment in inclusive, gender responsive digital innovations and technology panos.org.zm/panos-calls-for… #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2023 #PowerOn
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Today, as part of the #WorldRadioDay, our Executive Director @VusumuziS participated in a webinar organised by @channelafrica1
of the @SABCPortal @SABCNews, in collaboration with Zambia's national broadcaster @MYZNBC, @mailandguardian & @UNESCO. Watch on youtube.com/watch?v=R-h5iMO1…
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The Policy Brief, accessible on panos.org.zm/wp-content/uplo… unpacks the concept of #AccessToInformation, and attempts to demonstrate why #ATI is important in modern and democratic societies. The Brief further highlights the fundamental elements of an ATI law @InternewsZM @JoanBarata
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Panos publishes Policy Brief on #AccessToInformation, to add to the body of knowledge and reference materials in advocacy for the enactment and implementation of #ATI laws and policies in Southern Africa.
panos.org.zm/policy-brief-on… @InternewsZM @SocAccPlatform @FactCheckZambia
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In the Zambia Daily Mail @zadama24 today, our Executive Director @VusumuziS writes on the need for the Zambian government to speedily enact an #AccessToInformation law. #ATI is a fundamental human right, and is necessary for fostering accountability, transparency and integrity
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In this video, Andrew Mwansa from @diamondtvzambia, one of our media partners shares on value of #factchecking in the mainstream media. The #iVerifyZambia Mechanism works with and thru online & offline, mainstream & community media platforms to address #misinformation @UNDPZambia
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@SAHRDNetwork Summit Day 2 is underway. With @Panos_PSAf I’m fully participating in the official launch of the Southern Africa Women Human Rights Defenders Network @SAWHRDN as we celebrate the International Women’s Human Rights Day. #Fightforher #StandwithHer #TogetherWeDefend
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We're greatly excited to be collaborating with @FactNamibia & other fact checking initiatives from across Southern Africa. #FactChecking is a public service that requires our collective, coordinated effort, many thanks to @dw_akademie for making this possible @UNDPZambia @UNDPOGC
This week members of our team are in Windhoek, Namibia for a regional #factchecking & #socialmedia verification training and co-creation workshop, organized by @FactNamibia and supported by @dw_akademie. Participants from 🇳🇦 🇿🇲 🇲🇼 🇲🇿 🇱🇸 🇿🇼@PeterDeselaers @FactCheckZambia
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We need more women in these rooms!
#JustClimateAction
Worrying analysis. Fewer than 34% of negotiators at #UNFCCC #COP27 were women. Proportion of women involved in official climate talks has been backsliding in recent years.
There is serious work ahead to #ActOnTheGAP. Count us in on diversity & inclusion.
bbc.co.uk/news/science-envir…
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Last Friday, as a consortium of civil society organizations, we issued a statement calling for Zambia’s speedy enactment of the #AccessToInformation legislation. Our Exec Director @VusumuziS said “we want to see Zambia in the champions league of counties with effective #ATI laws”
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🗣️27 Voices for the 27th year of COP!
Join our 27@27 launch, which showcases videos highlighting the climate action work of our programme’s local partners and youth groups.
🗓️: 10 Nov 22 (Panda Hub)
⏰: 14:30-15:30
Stream it here: lnkd.in/dhnKbnCG
#JustClimateAction
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🗣️Join @SouthSouthNorth, @Amwaafrika, @hivos and us for a session on the New Collective Quantified Goal and local climate finance.
🗓️: 9 Nov 22 – Hall A, Green Zone
⏰: 12:00-13:00
#JustClimateAction #WeAreVCA #COP27
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From the 6th to 18th of November we’ll be at #COP27!
Stay tune for event information and more!
We are excited for SSN's involvement in #COP27 over the next 2 weeks!
Find out more about our exhibits and events here: southsouthnorth.org/southsou…
#SSNCOP27 @cdknetwork @WeAreVCA @Adapt_Alliance @iki_germany @IDRC_CRDI @COP27P @copreshub @FuturoLatinoame @GEAG_India @HumanaHPP
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The latest edition of the @ZGFZambia newsletter features a piece on our joint advocacy as part of the @WeAreVCA @vcazambia in advancing just climate action. Check out the newsletter on mailchi.mp/zgf/actions-speak… @SocAccPlatform @ZIIMAfreepress