Southern Africa Gender Protocol Alliance Strategy Meeting, 15-16 August 2010

The Southern Africa Gender Protocol Alliance with support from Norwegian Church Aid, FES Botswana and DFID held three interlinked activities parallel to the SADC Heads of State Summit from 12th – 16th August 2010 as per tradition. This brought together key members of the Alliance including the steering committee and strategic partners such as Faith Based Organisations, media practitioners and development partners. This brought together 28 people (26 females and 2 males).

The Alliance used this opportunity to deepen partnerships with broader civil society by actively taking part in the 6th Civil Society Forum convened by the SADC Council of NGOs (SADC CNGO). Their presence at the forum and follow up engagement with the SADC CNGO secretariat engagements helped to enhance partnerships with the organisation and other civil society networks.