Nairobi workshop on advancing accountability through effective documentation efforts

kotarski Judicial Capacity Building

The Wayamo Foundation organised a comprehensive three-day legal workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, from 11–13 March 2024 bringing together Sudanese lawyers, human rights defenders, and representatives from civil society.

Kampala workshop on modern forms of evidence and universal jurisdiction

kotarski Judicial Capacity Building, News and Events AGJA

The Wayamo Foundation hosted a three-day workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, from 6-8 September 2023, on the topic of “modern forms of evidence and the potential application  of universal jurisdiction in the East African region for international crimes committed in  Sudan.”

Wayamo and ODPP Uganda co-host symposium on domestic accountability mechanisms for international crimes

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From 11-13 September 2023, the Wayamo Foundation convened a three-day workshop for journalists in Nairobi titled “Responsible Media for Justice and Accountability in Sudan” aimed at enhancing media reporting on justice-related matters within the context of Sudan.

Wayamo’s International Justice Day Symposium & Workshop shed light on Human Rights violations in Sudan

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The Wayamo Foundation hosted an expert meeting on 17-18 May in Nairobi, Kenya, on the documentation of international crimes and human rights violations for future accountability purposes. The meeting explored how best to use existing open-source information (OSI) collection mechanisms in the context of the current armed conflict in Sudan.

Wayamo Foundation Hosts International Justice Day Symposium on Accountability for Human Rights Violations in Sudan

kotarski Judicial Capacity Building, News and Events AGJA

The Wayamo Foundation hosted an expert meeting on 17-18 May in Nairobi, Kenya, on the documentation of international crimes and human rights violations for future accountability purposes. The meeting explored how best to use existing open-source information (OSI) collection mechanisms in the context of the current armed conflict in Sudan.

Expert Meeting: Documenting international crimes and human rights violations

Elise Carreau Judicial Capacity Building, News and Events AGJA

The Wayamo Foundation hosted an expert meeting on 17-18 May in Nairobi, Kenya, on the documentation of international crimes and human rights violations for future accountability purposes. The meeting explored how best to use existing open-source information (OSI) collection mechanisms in the context of the current armed conflict in Sudan.

Nairobi legal and media workshops for Sudanese civil society and the justice sector

Elise Carreau Journalism Training, Judicial Capacity Building, News and Events

As part of our two-year “Capacity building for civil society and the justice sector in Sudan” project, the Wayamo Foundation has just completed two introductory workshops in Nairobi, Kenya, for Sudanese civil society and the justice sector on how best to draw upon international criminal law and practice to further the mission of achieving accountability via national justice systems for international crimes in Sudan. The events were generously supported by the Dutch Foreign Ministry.

International Justice in Motion – Perspectives from Kenya and Beyond

Elise Carreau Video

Betty Murungi, transitional justice expert and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, discusses accountability for cases involving gender-based violence on the African continent, with specific attention to the impact of the recent trial of those responsible for sexual violence crimes committed during the post-election violence in Kenya. Other topic areas covered are accountability mechanisms in Sierra Leone and South Sudan, judicial independence, the rule of law, and the future of the adjudication of international crimes cases on the African continent.

LAUNCH OF THE INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE IN MOTION WEBSITE

Elise Carreau News and Events

The Wayamo Foundation and the Rule of Law Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung are proud to present a video gallery featuring judges and experts who address the problem of how to achieve justice and accountability for international and transnational organised crimes: