Webinar | Women, Conflict and Accountability: Mass Atrocities and Gender-Based Violence in the Horn of Africa

by Daniel Odaka | Mar 5, 2026

In recognition of International Women’s Day, AWA and Af4HA will host a webinar exploring the impact of sexual violence in conflict and fragile settings across the Horn of Africa. The discussion will bring together regional experts to reflect on how gender-based...

EVENT: Launching the Campaign for the Ratification of the Malabo Protocol

by Daniel Odaka | Jan 22, 2026

The Malabo Protocol establishes a single, integrated African Court of Justice and Human and Peoples’ Rights, with jurisdiction over international law, human rights, and international criminal law. It offers a powerful African-led mechanism to advance justice and...

ACHPR side event: Securing a regional criminal jurisdiction for Africa

by Daniel Odaka | Oct 17, 2025

Launch of a ratification toolkit for the Malabo Protocol The ratification of the Malabo Protocol is a vital step toward strengthening Africa’s regional justice and accountability mechanisms. To support these efforts, we are launching a Toolkit for Civil Society...

Webinar: How do recent agreements affect the prospects for peace in the DRC? 

by Daniel Odaka | Aug 11, 2025

By Oxfam East Africa – Single mother, North Kivu, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=35678304 After six months of intense fighting, the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the rebel M23 movement signed a declaration...

Balancing Sovereignty and Justice: Advancing Universal Jurisdiction in Africa

by Daniel Odaka | Jun 26, 2025

Event: 27 June 2025 Mass atrocities continue to threaten peace and human rights throughout Africa. Addressing these crimes requires a careful balance between respecting national sovereignty and ensuring justice. This event brings together experts, legal professionals,...