Highlights of Wayamo’s work in Sudan between 2022 and 2024.
Advancing Children’s Rights in armed conflict situations: The role of the ACERWC
In this interview, Robert Nanima, a member of the Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and Associate Professor of Law at the University of the Western Cape, sheds light on the African system for the protection of human rights and the specialised regime for the protection of children. Nanima delves into the role of the …
Children affected by armed conflict: the complexities of and strategies to enhance their protection
In this interview, Robert Nanima, a member of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child and Special Rapporteur on Children in Armed Conflict, provides insights into the situation faced by children affected by armed conflict in Africa. Nanima delves into the multifaceted challenges and complexities encountered by children in armed conflict situations, addressing their …
The concept of sensitive reporting for journalists in conflict zones
Two veteran journalists and Wayamo Foundation colleagues Joseph Roberts-Mensah (Ghana) and Judie Kaberia (Kenya) explore the concept of conflict-sensitive reporting, and how it has shaped their careers and provided a framework for reporting during peacetime, social unrest, and war. They recount experiences from working in conflict zones and in the aftermath of disputed elections, and discuss how reporting on violence …
Domestic prosecution of international crimes: lessons learned from Kenya and the DRC
In this interview, Wayamo International Criminal Lawyer & Project Coordinator, Linda Bore and Tina Alai, Transitional Justice Advisor, UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, discuss the domestic prosecution of international crimes, with a focus on conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV). Tina Alai talks about the Constitutional Petition No. 122 of 2013 filed on behalf of victims of sexual and …
International Justice Day 2023: What role can open source investigators play in justice and accountability efforts in Sudan?
To honour International Justice Day 2023, the Wayamo Foundation held a Symposium that focused on the documentation of international crimes and human rights violations in Sudan. The conference brought together international and Kenyan experts as well as members of the Sudanese diaspora in Nairobi, lawyers, media houses and civil society. Panel 4: The promise of open source investigations: What role …
International Justice Day 2023: How to respond to serious human rights violations in Sudan?
To honour International Justice Day 2023, the Wayamo Foundation held a Symposium that focused on the documentation of international crimes and human rights violations in Sudan. The conference brought together international and Kenyan experts as well as members of the Sudanese diaspora in Nairobi, lawyers, media houses and civil society. Introduction and Panel 1 Justice and accountability: How to respond …
Exploring transitional justice efforts: Opening remarks
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. Opening remarks – Prof. Nancy Booker, …
Exploring transitional justice efforts: Closing remarks
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. Closing remarks: – Gitonga M’Mbijjewe, Director, …
Exploring transitional justice efforts: prosecuting international crimes in domestic courts
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. Conversation – Lessons from the field: …