www.misa.org network of freedom of expression organisations for 2023-2026 term. As the convenor, he chairs the 13 member IFEX council, the governing body of the network elected by the general membership. The network has more than 100 member organisations globally operating in more than 70 countries. Recognition by UNESCO with a special NGO consultative status On 12 of September 2023, MISA was officially recognised by UNESCO as a special NGO with the consultative status bestowed on the organisation in recognition of the critical role played by the organisation in furtherance of the right to expression in Southern Africa, continentally and globally. Recognised by the Chief Justices Forum The Chief Justices’ Forum (SACJF) continues to recognise MISA as one of the critical thought leaders in the areas of expression online and office. On the 25th of October 2023, Dr. Moyo addressed the conference that brought together Chief Justices from Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Mozambique, Seychelles, Botswana, Angola, Zanzibar, Malawi, Lesotho, Mauritius, Zambia and South Africa on the need for judicial services to serve all and leave no one behind. He made the call as the Judicial Case Management Systems are migrating online across the continent, yet Africa only has 36% of its citizens online. High Level Dialogue on Peace and Security In collaboration with the Africa Governance Architecture Support Project (AGA-SP) at the African Union Commission, MISA participated at the 12th High level panel addressing the topic: The role of Youth in Delivering Peace Dividends – implications of media telling the story? The meeting was held on 3 October at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. MISA Regional Annual Report 2023 15