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The African Union[𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐁𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐒] Deadline: 25 August 2024. Advocating for the ratification of the 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 #MalaboProtocol. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞, only Angola has ratified the Protocol. “The Malabo Protocol’s Article 46 A bis, which grants immunity to sitting Heads of State and senior officials, has been widely criticized for its incompatibility with Article 27 of the Rome Statute and the principles of the AU itself. This provision, often called the “impunity clause,” has sparked intense debate about the role of the African Court in addressing international crimes and upholding the rule of law. Despite these challenges, the Malabo Protocol remains an important initiative for enhancing regional accountability and justice in Africa. Its potential to address impunity for serious crimes, including genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, is significant.” 🎙️ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐇𝐚𝐣𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐡, 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧. Do not miss the opportunity to submit your 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬. 🔛 https://lnkd.in/eGmhgFQY

“How do we in diaspora bridge the gap that exists to formulate public policy recommendations for the Palestine cause on a local, state, and national level?" Founder Hatem Bazian shares his take on why he took the initiative to found the Palestine Center for Public Policy. Through research and scholarship, the Center will address a myriad of issues: how do we consider the work for Palestine in relation to U.S. commitment to the Genocide Convention? How do we ensure the U.S. upholds international law surrounding protection of refugees and right of return? How do we support the work of UNRWA through policy and law? Like, share, and follow us for more updates on our work! Follow us on Instagram at: @palestinepolicy

Excited to share insights from Omran for Strategic Studies' latest policy paper, which unravels the intricate relationship between administrative divisions and identity formation in Syria. This study challenges prevailing notions and reveals how strong local identities can bolster a unified national identity, offering a blueprint for rebuilding Syria's social cohesion and governance structures. A must-read for those interested in Middle Eastern politics and conflict resolution. To read or download the Policy Paper click: https://lnkd.in/ddFaywMm  #Syria #Identity #Governance #ConflictResolution #LocalIdentity #NationalIdentity #AdministrativeBoundaries #LocalDevelopment #SocialSolidarity #PoliticalConflicts #PublicPolicy #DiverseIdentities #SyrianResearch #SyrianIdentity

Agnes Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International: - “After more than four months of conflict, Israel’s campaign of retaliation against Hamas has been characterized by a pattern of war crimes and violations of international law.” - “Israel forcibly displaced Palestinians, imposing conditions that have left hundreds of thousands without basic human necessities. It has carried out indiscriminate, disproportionate, and direct attacks on civilians and “civilian objects,” such as schools and hospitals.” - “Today’s diplomatic complicity in the catastrophic human rights and humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the culmination of years of erosion of the international rule of law and global human rights system.” - “Israel’s massive bombardment of Gaza has roots that go deeper in history than the long running “war on terror,” including the 1948 expulsion of roughly 750,000 Palestinians from their homes, which came to be known as the nakba, or catastrophe.” Read on. VERY IMPORTANT PIECE #internationallaw #warcrimes #gazawar #icj #icjgenocideconvention #israel #palestine

The Technical Assistance Unit (TAU) - Support to the Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia Programme, funded by the European Union 🇪🇺 and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) International Services-led consortium with DCAF - Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, works with the criminal justice institutions to empower Ethiopian citizens by promoting understanding of fundamental rights. As we continue to explore fundamental rights in Ethiopia, let's delve into the Right to Freedom of Expression. This right ensures that citizens have the power to: 💡 Freely express their ideas and opinions: Whether through speech, writing, art, or any other form of communication, individuals have the right to share their perspectives without fear of censorship or reprisal. ℹ Access information: The right to freedom of expression includes the right to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. This right is essential to promote diverse viewpoints, critical thinking, and enable citizens to participate actively in their communities. Let's work together to ensure that this fundamental right is upheld for all Ethiopians. #EU GIZ Ethiopia and Djibouti #CriminalJusticeReform #Ethiopia #Justice4All #CriminalJustice #Reform #TechnicalAssistance #LegalReform #RuleOfLaw #HumanRights #AccessToJustice #JusticeReform #LegalAid #JusticeForAll #UNODC #KnowYourRights #Equality #AccessToJustice #KnowYourRights #Ethiopia #FreedomOfExpression #HumanRights

In a concerning trend, Libya has witnessed a significant decline in human rights and media freedoms in recent years. Journalists and members of civil society are facing persecution for simply exercising their fundamental right to freedom of expression. This oppressive environment is further exacerbated by a lack of accountability for those tasked with upholding the rule of law, creating a culture of impunity. The erosion of these basic rights not only threatens the fabric of democracy but also raises serious concerns about the protection of fundamental liberties in the region. It is imperative to address these issues and work towards safeguarding the rights and safety of all individuals in Libya. Read more: https://buff.ly/4f21HrD

In this article I argue that SADC Secretariat lacks proper institutions that properly represent citizens. Platforms such as the SADC Non-State Actors (NSA) have been criticized for being too elite and excluding critical voices especially from civil society. For example, citizens in SADC cannot turn to a tribunal when they feel violated by their own governments. The SADC tribunal was dissolved in 2012 following pressure from former Zimbabwean President, Robert Mugabe. In other jurisdictions such as West Africa, citizens can turn to the ECOWAS court of Justice. Having such a mechanism offers a chance to build citizen trust in institutions and help keep excesses of governments in check. https://lnkd.in/e7yHUNNK

The Sudan Conflict Monitor is a rapid response to the expanding war in Sudan written through a peace-building, human rights, and justice lens. Here we have tried to capture the five most important stories in Sudan. Please share it widely. https://lnkd.in/dcyyde-G

The Sudan Conflict Monitor is a rapid response to the expanding war in Sudan written through a peace-building, human rights, and justice lens. Here we have tried to capture the five most important stories in Sudan. Please share it widely. https://lnkd.in/djDycZQC

Insight into Turkmenistan: An examination of economic disparity and autocratic rule in a resource-rich yet isolated nation. How does Turkmenistan balance its natural wealth with the needs of its people? A must-read for professionals interested in geopolitics and human rights. #EconomicDevelopment #CentralAsia https://lnkd.in/gmGfYxtM