The 1969 OAU Refugee Convention – A Vital Pillar for Human Dignity in Africa
As the world faces unprecedented levels of conflict, displacement, and migration, the need to ensure the rights and dignity of asylum seekers and refugees is more urgent than ever. While international discussion of the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees intensifies, it is essential to shed light on another legal instrument that plays a critical role in protecting those forced to flee their homes – the 1969 OAU Refugee Convention. In response to new...
Nairobi Training of Trainers on Migration Governance
From the 3rd to the 7th of July 2023 SIHMA’s head of research participated in the Training of Trainers (ToT) on migration governance which was held in Nairobi Kenya. The training was conducted by AU Commission in coordination with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD). A cohort of experts from AU Member States and Regional Economic Communities participated in this training. The training was supported under the AU-EU...
