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 3: Turning the tide? Renewed momentum on international criminal law and addressing concerns about double standards

The world of international criminal law and justice has been rejuvenated by ongoing accountability efforts in Ukraine. Others are asking: what about us? This panel will explore what recent developments in international accountability efforts mean for the “Global South” and how they might lead to greater equality in the distribution of justice for international crimes.

Moderator: Fatiha Serour, former Deputy Special Representative of the UN Secretary General in Somalia and Chairperson of the AGJA

Experts:
– Betty Murungi, Transitional justice expert, Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and AGJA member
– Mohamed Chande Othman, Chairperson of the Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia, former Chief Justice of Tanzania and AGJA member on hiatus
– Mark Kersten, Senior Consultant, Wayamo Foundation
Navi Pillay, Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and AGJA member

More info at: https://www.wayamo.com/archives/exploring-transitional-justice-efforts-in-an-ever-changing-world/