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We are truly saddened by the sudden loss of Dr Webster Zambara. A great man and a visionary whose loss will be felt all through Africa.
Dr Zambara deeply loved his continent, his country and his fellow Africans. He took time to understand the intricacies of the different cultures and immersed himself wholly into the communities he worked in.
Thank you for all you did for peace on the African continent and for all the work that will continue because of your vision.
A great opportunity to shape the conversation on peace and conflict in Africa!
The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is seeking submissions for its upcoming two issues:
1. Special Issue: 20th Anniversary of the AU Peace and Security Council
Explore the AU PSC’s role in conflict resolution across Africa
2. General Issue: Current & Emerging Conflicts in Africa
Analyze trends, causes, and impacts of conflicts on the continent
They are also interested in book reviews! 📚
Deadline: 06 September 2024
Find out more here.
Looking forward to this year’s African Transitional Justice Forum!
This is an important opportunity for anyone committed to advancing peace and fostering sustainable development. If you have interest in these areas, we encourage you to join the conversation and engage with thought leaders on these critical issues. Let us work to create a lasting impact.
An anti-FGM protester holds a placard outside the National Assembly in Banjul on 18 March 2024. Muhamadou Bittaye/AFP via Getty Image
The Gambia National Assembly has voted down all the clauses of the proposed bill to repeal the Women’s (Amendment) Act, making the bill null and void.
What an incredible win for the women of The Gambia, for women everywhere!
There are still deeply rooted structures within our societies that undercut the rights of girls and women. The fact that the bill to repeal the Women’s Act was even up for consideration shows us how far there still is to go.
But with each victory, with each new stride we get closer to justice.
The African Initiative of Women Human Rights Defenders is seeking Africa-based bloggers to cover the Africa Women Human Rights Defenders Convention (AWHRDC).
The conference will be held in November, from the 28th to the 30th, 2024.
Topics of interest include:
Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs)
Feminist activism and issues
Social justice in Africa
The application deadline is 15 August, 2024. Click here to apply.
Impunity Watch will be hosting a hybrid event on the mental health and psychosocial approaches in accountability mechanisms for atrocity crimes.
The event will be on the 16th of May 2024 at 17h00 CEST.
Register here.
Silence is the breeding ground for injustice.
If we do not stand up and speak out against human rights violations they grow and more innocent lives are stolen.
We must take action.
Read Dzikamai Bere’s take from 2020 after the George Floyd murder sparked global uproar. A take that is still as relevant today as it was 4 years ago.
The Berghof Foundation will be hosting The Berlin Moot Conference at the Humboldt Forum in Berlin, Germany on the 17th of April 2024.
All the panels will be livestreamed on their website.
Find out more here.
Interested in hearing more about women’s representation and participation in decision-making processes?
Join this incredible hybrid event, reflecting on 24 years of Women Peace and Security, with Professors ‘Funmi Olonisakin and Cheryl Hendricks in Johannesburg from 9-10 April 2024.
There has been a sudden rise in the boldness with which African authoritarian regimes operate and this is largely due to the cover they have been provided by recent global conflicts.
Read the full article by Rutendo Nyaku here.