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Annual Convening Report: September 2022, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Campaign for Decriminalisation of Poverty and Status conference
Published: 14 Jul 2023
From 27 to 29 September 2022, representatives from over 40 organisations from over 30 countries, gathered in Stellenbosch, South Africa, for the Campaign’s Annual Convening to explore the theme: “Decriminalising Status and Activism”. The meeting provided a unique opportunity for campaign members to learn lessons from successful litigation and advocacy approaches; explore emerging themes around the criminalization of status and activism; and develop trans-regional, multi-national and national litigation and advocacy strategies. This report presents a summary of the discussions.
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A call to support the Draft Regulation No. R. 3337 Relating to the Labelling and Advertising of Foodstuffs – Promoting access to safe and nutritious food
Published: 04 Jul 2023
The rising rates of overweight, obesity and non-communicable diseases have become a global health concern. Given that unhealthy diets are a major risk factor, the food industry has been in the spotlight for several reasons, including for their use of various advertising and marketing strategies that encourage the consumption of ultra-processed foods high in salt, sugar, and saturated fats.
International Albinism Awareness Day [13 June 2023]
Published: 13 Jun 2023
Albinism is a rare, non-contagious, genetically inherited condition which commonly results in the lack of melanin pigment in the hair, skin and eyes, causing vulnerability to sun exposure.