Heinrich Böll Stiftung Office Cape Town
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Promoters of human rights & sustainable development, defenders of social justice & democracy; civil society partner; providers of space for dialogue and action.
Cape Town, South Africa
Joined August 2015
A demonstration organised by @macua_sa, saw protesters march to the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy, calling for the decriminalisation of artisanal mining activities and objecting the closure of disused mines. Read more at the link below.
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For many, access to HIV treatment is already a challenge. Questioning the viability of the global aid system, @TriangleOrg said the recent funding freeze shows just how vulnerable this system makes us with the freeze putting millions of lives at risk.
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Applications for the 2025 @BoellStiftung Scholarships are open for postgraduate students passionate about politics, social engagement, & environmental sustainability, providing opportunities to pursue studies in Germany. Find out more at the link below.
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With public hearings into Eskom's proposed tariff hikes resuming, @TheGreenConnect is calling for a #JustEnergyTransition, saying the tariff plan "should meet societal needs & serve as a catalyst for economic growth while respecting ecological limits."
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As high costs dampen enthusiasm for ‘Green’ hydrogen, some wonder if ‘white’ (Geogenic) hydrogen could offer a cheaper alternative to the #JustEnergyTransition. Join us online Wednesday to discuss its potential, risks, and whether it can contribute to a clean energy future. 📅29 January 🕑16:30 -17.30 SAST
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Join us for a webinar with Dr Stefan Cramer & Dr Ansie Smit to examine whether geogenic (white) hydrogen can realistically contribute to a #JustEnergyTransition: 📅Wednesday, January 29, 2025 🕑16:30 -17.30 SAST Register at the link below:
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RT @OpenBookFest: 📷 This week's powerful #OBF2024 episodes feature intimate conversations and critical discussions: 21 JAN: Up Close with M…
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While Minister Mantashe has emphasised the criminal dimensions of the #Stilfontein saga of artisanal mining, @macua_sa keeps reminding us that what is at stake is justice and the constitutional right to life. Read more at the link below.
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RT @OpenBookFest: Your weekly dose of Open Book Festival content has arrived! 14 Jan: Chosen Family 15 Jan: Understanding Exile 16 Jan: Wri…
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RT @OpenBookFest: We're back & kicking off 2025 with more powerful conversations from #OBF2024! 7 JAN: Navigating Religious Trauma 9 JAN: Q…
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.@NSM_ZA has highlighted the key challenge of chronic underfunding of shelters prohibiting them from continuing to do their lifesaving work with GBV survivors, leaving survivors stranded & exposed to secondary victimisation. Read more at the link below.
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As 2024 ends, we reflect on a challenging year & the incredible work of our partners. Wishing everyone a well-deserved break and renewed energy for advancing peace, justice, & democracy in 2025. We're on break 16 Dec–13 Jan—see you in the new year.
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1 in 4 women experienced physical violence. During the #16DaysofActivism our partner, @mosaicngo calls for collective action to support survivors through “Time, Talent, & Treasure i.e. volunteer, donate, or spread awareness! Join their ThinaSonke campaign & commit to supporting survivors & creating safer communities year-round.
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.@macua_sa is calling on govt to act immediately in the rescue of the Stilfontein illegal miners, stating “if they are being held hostage, then the police have a duty to do everything in their power to free them from those who are holding them captive".
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Guns remain the most predominant weapon in violent crimes across SA. @GunFreeSA sheds light on these issues, flagging that we "need to see more urgency on the part of the whole of government, not just SAPS, to deal with this issue."
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RT @OpenBookFest: 📷 Another three episodes drop this week! Today: Trust Issues Thu: The Archive of the Everyday Fri: The Dispossessed 📷 T…
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.@OpenSecretsZA's 'Unaccountable' series is putting a spotlight on Shell, who is currently pursuing oil & gas exploration off SA's coastlines, & their track record of environmental harm, human rights abuses & prioritising profit over people & the plant.
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.@TheGreenConnect, @naturaljustice & Aukotowa Fisheries Primary Co-Op have challenged decisions granting seismic surveys off SA's coast, spotlighting the potential for "irreversible consequences for marine ecosystems & the livelihoods tied to them."
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@macua_sa have raised the alarm that the Stilfontein illegal miner standoff - specifically the efforts to coerce miners back to the surface by cutting off food & water supplies - is a violation of human rights, and could result in another Marikana.
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