The objectives of the Forum address a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:
(i) Promotion of human rights, gender equality, good governance, democracy and transparency;
(ii) Promotion of peace, security and stability;
(iii) Hastening the pace of economic cooperation, development and integration on the basisĀ of equity and mutual benefits;
(iv) Facilitating networking with other inter-parliamentary organizations;
(v) Promoting the participation of non-governmental organisations, business and intellectualĀ communities in SADC activities;
(vii) Familiarising the peoples of SADC with the aims and objectives of SADC; and
(viii) Informing SADC of the popular views on development and issues affecting the region.