Centre for Human Rights African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop 2024

The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria will host a two-day (17 Thursday 17 to  18 Friday October 2024) capacity-building workshop for African civil society organisations (CSOs) on engagement with the African human rights system. The workshop targets African CSOs that have so far had limited or no interaction with the three core African human rights bodies, namely: the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, the African Court on Human and People’s Rights and the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child.

The aim of the workshop  is to equip more African CSOs with an understanding of the African Union human rights landscape. The training will cover the key treaties and mechanisms of the African human rights system and the requirements for formal engagement with the system. The training will be facilitated by subject matter experts and practitioners drawn from academia, legal practitioners, civil society, and some of the African human rights bodies in focus.

• Table of Content
• About Centre for Human Rights
• African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop
• Aim and Benefits of African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop
• Interview date, Process and Venue for African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Centre for Human Rights

Recognised internationally for excellence in human rights law in Africa, the Centre for Human Rights is uniquely positioned as both an academic department and a non-governmental organisation. A leader in human rights education in Africa, the Centre works towards a greater awareness of human rights, the wide dissemination of publications on human rights in Africa, and the improvement of the rights of women, people living with HIV, indigenous peoples, sexual minorities and other disadvantaged or marginalised persons or groups across the continent The Centre was established in the Faculty of L... continue reading

African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop

Aim and Benefits of African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop

The Centre for Human Rights will cover the following costs relating to participation in the workshop: travel, accommodation, meals, and certificates

Interview date, Process and Venue for African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) Workshop

Selection Criteria

Please note that there are limited slots for this training. Organisations with evidence of sufficient engagement with national mechanisms and a clear plan of action for engaging with human rights mechanisms beyond national borders are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be reached.

Program Details

• Participants will be required to arrive at the venue of the workshop (in Pretoria, South Africa) on 16 October, attend the workshop on 17 and 18 October and depart by the morning of 19 October 2024. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Centre for Human Rights website.