Recognising that human rights violations are being committed on a daily basis in Sudan, the Wayamo Foundation, the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) and the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communication hosted a public symposium on transitional justice and international criminal law on 19 May 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya. Panel 1 – Transitional justice in …
The continuing importance of accountability in Sudan
Moneim Adam, Access to Justice Programme Director, Gisa INC, spoke at the international justice symposium “Transition from where? Transition to what? Exploring transitional justice efforts in an ever-changing world” hosted by the Wayamo Foundation, the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) and the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communication on 19 May 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. …
Sierra Leone’s transition to democracy: challenges and lessons learned
Zainab Bangura, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), spoke at the international justice symposium “Transition from where? Transition to what? Exploring transitional justice efforts in an ever-changing world” hosted by the Wayamo Foundation, the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) and the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communication on 19 May 2023 in …
Darfuri human rights defender Gouja Ahmed on the continuing importance of accountability in Sudan
Gouja Ahmed, Sudan Communications and Logistics Officer, Wayamo Foundation speaking on 12 May 2023. The video was prepared for the International justice symposium “Transition from where? Transition to what? Exploring transitional justice efforts in an ever-changing world” held on 19 May 2023, at the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communication in Nairobi, Kenya. Human rights violations are …
Relationship between domestic, regional and international courts in combatting serious crimes
6-8 August 2017 Interview with Justice Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, President, East African Court of Justice on combatting serious crimes
PANEL V: Victims and reparations
22-24 March 2016 What do victims of international crimes want? What is the responsibility of states to victims? How can reparations be provided to victims and survivors of international crimes? Moderator • Kelly-Jo Bluen Project Leader for International Justice, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Johannesburg Panellists • Stephen Lamony Head of Advocacy and Policy on UN, AU and Africa Situations, …
Navi Pillay (South Africa 🇿🇦 ) – Voices for International Justice
International Justice Day 2020 Navi Pillay Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and member of the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability — The Wayamo Foundation and the Rule of Law Program for anglophone Sub-Saharan Africa of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung are proud to present Voices for International Justice, a video gallery featuring a global justice luminaries from around …
Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi (Argentina 🇦🇷 ) – Voices for International Justice
International Justice Day 2020 Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi Judge and former President of the International Criminal Court — The Wayamo Foundation and the Rule of Law Program for anglophone Sub-Saharan Africa of the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung are proud to present Voices for International Justice, a video gallery featuring a global justice luminaries from around the world, reflecting on the greatest …
Panel I — Africa and the ICC: Misperceptions and realities
22-24 March 2016 The ICC-Africa relationship is often regarded with mixed, if not opposing, views. Against this background, what factors, both historical and political, as well as contemporary issues must be considered when assessing the ICC-Africa relationship? This discussion will address the often heard accusations that the ICC is a neo-colonial, anti-African institution and the argument that the AU is …
Opening Remarks and Keynote by the President of the International Criminal Court
22-24 March 2016 The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) held the first of its bi-annual symposia events at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, from 22-24 March 2016. The event, co-organised by the Africa Group and the Wayamo Foundation, brought together experts on international criminal justice, human rights activists, academics and practitioners from the field of …