The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights has commenced a ceremony to mark the opening of its Judicial year.
According to a Press release made available to Blueprint from Arusha Tanzania, the activities commenced on February 20, 2023.
According to the release, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Philip Isdor Mpango, key human rights stakeholders, including Regional and Sub-Regional Courts, African Union organs with human rights mandate, civil societies, academicians, lawyers, Non-Government Organisations, among others, are expected to attend the opening ceremony.
Representatives of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to Tanzania are also expected to attend the colourful event to start with solemn procession of Honourable Judges of the African Court at the seat of the Court in Arusha.
The theme of this year ceremony is; “Integrating the jurisprudence of regional and international human rights mechanismsinto national systems”.
The solemn ceremony according to the President of the Court, Hon Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud is to highlight the African Court’s existence and enhance its visibility.
“As part of the ceremony, the African Court will also host an Intergenerational Dialogue to engage with different cadres of legal professions to train them on the work of the Court and a forward-looking legacy/evolution of the African Court,” She said.
