The Wayamo Foundation hosted an expert meeting on 17-18 May in Nairobi, Kenya, on the documentation of international crimes and human rights violations for future accountability purposes. The meeting explored how best to use existing open-source information (OSI) collection mechanisms in the context of the current armed conflict in Sudan.
AGJA expresses concern over instability and atrocities committed in Sudan
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) calls on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to commit to an end to hostilities and to respect the lives, dignity and democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people.
Strategic meeting of the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability in Nairobi
On 20 May 2023, the Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) held a strategic meeting at the Fairview Hotel, Nairobi.
Symposium: Exploring transitional justice efforts in an ever-changing world
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.
Expert Meeting: Documenting international crimes and human rights violations
The Wayamo Foundation hosted an expert meeting on 17-18 May in Nairobi, Kenya, on the documentation of international crimes and human rights violations for future accountability purposes. The meeting explored how best to use existing open-source information (OSI) collection mechanisms in the context of the current armed conflict in Sudan.
Nairobi events on transitional justice and international criminal law
With an eye on current events in Sudan, the Wayamo Foundation hosted a series of events from 17-20 May 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.
AGJA expresses concern over news of Vladimir Putin’s possible visit to South Africa
The Africa Group for Justice and Accountability (AGJA) strongly urges authorities in Sudan to recommit to the country’s democratic transition and to the protection of fundamental human rights and freedoms.
Abuja lecture and discussion on ICL and its domestic application
On 13 April 2023, the Wayamo Foundation, in collaboration with the Nigerian National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), held a lecture and extensive Q&A session in Abuja, Nigeria.
Kampala legal and media workshops for Sudanese lawyers and journalists
As part of our two-year “Capacity building for civil society and the justice sector in Sudan” project, the Wayamo Foundation has just completed two workshops and a strategic dialogue in Kampala, Uganda for Sudanese lawyers, civil society actors and journalists on the concepts of transitional justice and accountability for international crimes and how to apply these within the framework of the transitional justice process in Sudan.
Abuja workshop: Investigating and prosecuting conflict-related sexual violence
Following three successful training sessions in 2022, the Wayamo Foundation, in collaboration with the United Nations Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict (UNTOE) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), held their fourth workshop in Abuja from 30 January – 3 February 2023.