Tema-Ghana, Feb. 19, CDA Consult – The Tanzanian Vice President, Philip Isdor Mpango is expected to open the 2023 Judicial Year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights opens on Monday, February 20th at Arusha, Tanzania.
The 2023 Judicial Year is on the theme: “Integrating the jurisprudence of regional and international human rights mechanisms into national systems,” an African Court statement made available to the Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult (CDA Consult) in Tema stated.
Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud, African Court President explained that the ceremony would start with a solemn procession of the African Court Judges at the seat of the Court in Arusha.
She said the solemn ceremony is to highlight the African Court’s existence and enhance its visibility.
Over 200 key human rights stakeholders, including Regional and Sub-Regional Courts, African Union organs with human rights mandate, civil societies, academicians, lawyers, and 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.
Lady Justice Aboud said 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.
The African Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity and meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.
