[Pictures]. Today marks a major milestone in the 34th Christof Heyns @africanmoot Court Competition as teams face off in the Quarter Finals and Semi Finals at @UctLaw. These rounds bring us one step closer to the grand finale. Stay tuned for updates on the finalists!

[Pictures]. The 34th Christof Heyns @africanmoot Human Rights Moot Court Competition Preliminary rounds are underway! . This year’s hypothetical case challenges participating teams to grapple with critical human rights issues affecting the such as migration, statelessness, and

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The 2025 Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition officially opened on 30 June with a vibrant ceremony hosted at the University of Cape Town. The opening ceremony was graced by esteemed guests including the Alan Richard Winde (Premier of the Western Cape), Le

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The second panel of the conference delves into teaching of the African human rights system.Moderated by Frans Viljoen.

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@UctLaw @UPTuks @JustinJustinmac @UNmigration @UCT_news @Caleb_colaw @Makerere @UWConline @unima_official @Unigom_RDC The last paper for the first panel discussion is by Arnaud Koffi a Doctoral Student at the Université Paris Nanterre. The paper explores "Hate Speech and the Rights of Foreigners: A Consequentialist Reading of the Freedom of Expression Offered to Foreigners"

@UctLaw @UPTuks @JustinJustinmac @UNmigration @UCT_news @Caleb_colaw @Makerere @UWConline @unima_official @Unigom_RDC Brian Chihera & Wessel Le Roux paper explores two extreme views from within the Southern African development community.

@UctLaw @UPTuks @JustinJustinmac @UNmigration @UCT_news @Caleb_colaw @Makerere @UWConline @unima_official @Unigom_RDC Daniel Ruhweza papers asks whether migrants are less human. He reflects on the right of migrants to participate in civic spaces.

@UctLaw @UPTuks @JustinJustinmac @UNmigration @UCT_news @Caleb_colaw @Makerere @UWConline @unima_official @Unigom_RDC Gloria Eguono Aigbadon and Itunu Kolade-Faseyi from .@Caleb_colaw, looks beyond borders and barriers and unpacks the intersectionality of rights of migrants in .protests.

@UctLaw @UPTuks @JustinJustinmac @UNmigration @UCT_news The first panel discussion is underway. Papers presented in this session will focus on statelessness and migrants’ political participation.

The conference opens with welcomes from Prof Danwood Chirwa representing @UctLaw, Prof Ebenezer Durojay and Nkatha Murungi representing @CHR_HumanRights ,@UPTuks. The keynote address by @JustinJustinmac representing @UNmigration.

[Happening Today]. Today the @CHR_HumanRights in collaboration with @UctLaw are hosting a International Hybrid Conference during the 34th Christof Heyns #AfricanMoot at @UCT. Some of the themes that will be discussed include.- Statelessness.- Citizenship and Protest.- Teaching

[Invitation]. The 2025 Christof Heyns Lecture will be held in Oxford, UK, on 24 July 2025 from 17:00-18:30 GMT at the Bonavero Institute, Mansfield College. This year’s lecture will provide an opportunity for colleagues who interacted with Professor Heyns to reflect on his.

[Report launch]:. To round off the 4th Regional Convening on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in Africa, we launched the publication 'Promoting Equal Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in Africa: A Guidance Note'.

Dr Dianah Msipa rounding off the 4th Regional Convening on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in Africa, with an interactive session on participants' expectations and foreseeable next steps.