Platform for Social Accountability

An initiative of @Panos_PSAf to provide a platform for citizens engagement to foster #SocialAccountability in Southern Africa

[Platform for Social Accountability @SocAccPlatform]

Have you or someone you know witnessed misapplication of resources meant for #ZambiaCovid19 response? Have your rights or rights of someone you know been violated during enforcement of measures to #PreventCovidZambia? Do you have evidence? Submit a report https://t.co/3towpmlbWi

[Zambia Fact Checking and Response Mechanism @FactCheckZambia]

#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 https://t.co/Oq3Vp4ECGS

[Vusumuzi Sifile Sibanda @VusumuziS]

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

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

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

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

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 https://t.co/1or2KMJSyl #FactChecking @FactCheckZambia

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

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

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

#ApplyNow: Fact-checking and verification masterclass for journalists, organised by @AfricaCheck in collaboration with our #iVerifyZambia @FactCheckZambia. To apply, please complete this form https://t.co/Rq8aas2g3N @UNDPZambia @SocAccPlatform @zikolathuzambia #FactChecking

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

Panos calls for increased investment in inclusive, gender responsive digital innovations and technology https://t.co/c6c9qO9IIA #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2023 #PowerOn

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

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 https://t.co/Xw1CGFTrpd

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

@InternewsZM @SocAccPlatform @FactCheckZambia The Policy Brief, accessible on https://t.co/9fLIFS8EQW 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

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

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.
https://t.co/0uczIydBSM @InternewsZM @SocAccPlatform @FactCheckZambia

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

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

[Platform for Social Accountability @SocAccPlatform]

#ATIDraftbill Sessions/ Guest of honour his worship the mayor of chipata city highlighted that, it is important for people to have access to information in order to promote transparency and accountability for public funds

[Platform for Social Accountability @SocAccPlatform]

@Panos_PSAf is currently in Chipata,Eastern province facilitating information sessions on the #Access toInformation draft bill which will give effect on the right to #ATI and will also encourage open governance and disclosure of information that concerns the public

[Zambia Fact Checking and Response Mechanism @FactCheckZambia]

@VusumuziS @XhosaJanett @UNDPZambia @EC_UNDP_JTF 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

[Malama Mutale @MalamaMutale]

@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

[Platform for Social Accountability @SocAccPlatform]

#2022SouthernDefendersSummit #TogetherWeDefend #HumanRightsDefenders @SAHRDNetwork @Panos_PSAf

[Malama Mutale @MalamaMutale]

@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

[Zambia Fact Checking and Response Mechanism @FactCheckZambia]

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

[Voices For Just Climate Action @WeAreVCA]

We need more women in these rooms!

#JustClimateAction

[Panos Institute Southern Africa @Panos_PSAf]

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”