Judicial Institute For Africa @JIFA_Official
Providing ongoing professional development for judges in Africa jifa.uct.ac.za Joined June 2022-
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Excited to be part of @ArushaIntiative, pushing for fair and transparent leadership selection in African human rights mechanisms. Let’s shape a brighter Africa, led by #AfricasBest. Join the movement today: shorturl.at/jnoS9
At JIFA, we champion the cause of a fair and just Africa. Our mission is to equip judicial officers with the skills and knowledge needed for impartial and effective adjudication. Learn more about our commitment to ongoing training and support here: law.uct.ac.za/jifa
Discover our UCT-certified short courses for judicial officers, both online and in-person. From core skills to human rights and environmental law, we offer practical training for a new era of judicial officers. law.uct.ac.za/jifa/short-cou… #JudicalTraining #JIFACourses #UCTCourses
Proud to stand with @ArushaIntiative, championing competency and transparency in selecting leaders for human rights mechanisms in Africa. Let's build an Africa led by #AfricasBest. Join us now: shorturl.at/jnoS9
We are a member of the @ArushaInitiative - a movement advocating for a competency based and transparent process for selecting leaders of human rights mechanisms in Africa. The Africa we want is one led by #AfricasBest. Join us today: shorturl.at/jnoS9
Explore JIFA's Short Courses: From core skills to human rights, our UCT-certified courses set the stage for a new generation of judicial officers. law.uct.ac.za/jifa/short-cou… #JudicialTraining #AfricaJustice #JudicialLeadership
Excited to share the new logo of the #ArushaInitiative. We are proud to be part of this rights-holders’ movement established to #StrengthenAURightsMechanisms. To join the initiative, click: shorturl.at/jnoS9 Also, follow: @ArushaIntiative
JIFA is the leading partner for judicial training across Africa. Offering University certified courses, bespoke training and carefully resources, our work is informed by needs identified by judges and our training is all judge-led. Contact us to find out more: [email protected]
🤝 Partnership Spotlight: JIFA, @AfricanLII, and @laws_africa Together, we provide FREE legal resources for judicial officers across Africa. Strengthening the foundation of justice. #LegalPartnership #JudicialSupport #JudicialLeadership
Through our partnerships with @UctLaw, @AfricanLII and @laws_africa we want to support the custodians of our justice system in order to build a fair and just Africa, for all. law.uct.ac.za/jifa #UCTLaw #JudicialTraining
JIFA's mission is to equip judicial officers with the skills and knowledge needed for impartial and effective adjudication. Learn more about our commitment to ongoing training and support here: law.uct.ac.za/jifa #JudicialLeadership #JIFA #Africa
"The training has been very insightful and very eye-opening. I would like to encourage everybody, every judicial officer, who has the capacity, to attend the function." Justice Ocaya Thomas from the Commercial Division of the High Court of Uganda shares his experiences of the…
Empowering judges, protecting the planet. 🌍 That's our mission at JIFA. We provide comprehensive training on environmental and climate law, forging a network of empowered judges ready to tackle the triple planetary crisis. #EnvironmentalLaw #ClimateAction
Discover our UCT-certified short courses for judicial officers both online and in-person. From core skills to human rights and environmental law, we offer practical training for a new era of judicial officers. law.uct.ac.za/jifa/short-cou… 🎓 #JudicialTraining #LegalEducation
Today, on International Day of Women Judges, let's celebrate the incredible contributions of women to the judiciary! Together, let's continue striving for a more equitable and inclusive justice system. #WomenJudges #InternationalDayofWomenJudges un.org/en/observances…
African judges play a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis, but many lack access to specialised training. JIFA is bridging this gap by offering specialised certified courses and ongoing support to ensure judges have the tools they need to protect our planet.
Justice Ruth Chibbabbuka; Zambian Judge in the High Court, General Division shares her experiences of attending the JIFA Short Course on Environmental Law that is taking place in Nairobi this week. Find out more: law.uct.ac.za/jifa/short-cou… #JudicialTraining #EnvironmentalLaw…
Join us in championing climate justice! JIFA is proud to lead the charge in capacitating African judges through comprehensive training on environmental and climate change law. Together, we can ensure a brighter, greener future for generations to come. #JudicialTraining
Climate change knows no borders, and neither should our efforts to combat it. At JIFA, we're committed to equipping African judges with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively adjudicate climate change matters. Learn more: law.uct.ac.za/jifa/short-cou… #JudicialTraining
African judges are key players in the fight against climate change, but many lack access to specialised training. That's where JIFA comes in. This week we are in Kenya, empowering judges with the knowledge and skills they need to protect our planet for future generations.…
Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative
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📚Happy International Day of Education📚 Education has taken center stage in 2024 and we celebrate this day in line with the African Union’s theme of 2024 of an opportunity to address challenges, drive recovery post-COVID-19, and build resilient education systems for a brighter…
African Network of Judicial Training- Meeting Zanzibar
@TwomeyMathilda starts day 2 of the ANJT Conference speaking about the importance of the Bangalore Principles and their relevance in judicial training. #BangalorePrinciples #ANJT #JIFAInitiative
[MAKHUBELE TRIBUNAL] The issue of unpaid legal fees continues ... Following a further application for postponement this morning, the Tribunal panel has ruled (as per the agreement of 13 November 2023) that the hearing will proceed as planned, with or without legal representation.…
@TwomeyMathilda Well done Judge Mathilda and JIFA.
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🇬🇧 is proud to support @IlithaLabantu, a women’s rights organisation in Gugulethu founded by GBV survivor Mandisa Monakali in 1989. Supported by the @GBVF_Fund, they provide free and accessible services to women and children affected by violence and abuse in local townships ✊
1/3 Through the Mahakama Popote initiative, we are leveraging virtual courts to boost our efficiency and reach. Under this programme, judicial officers in courts where there is lesser caseload handle cases in courts with a higher caseload through virtual platforms.
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PANEL DISCUSSION: How Community Participation can Enhance relevant Municipal Processes and Ultimately improve Service Delivery. MODERATOR: Prof Mark Heywood: Associate Professor UCT & Editor of The Citizen Maverick #LGPerformanceManagement #InspiringServiceDelivery
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We recently visited the Universite Du Lac Tanganyika &met Mr. BARIBARIRA, a Lecturer for Human Rights, Conflict Resolution&Ethics . He stated AfricanLII is a resourceful tool&the Faculty of Law can benefit from the comparative research offered on regional&national law.
It took me all of 30 minutes to find all this info. An MP with research assistance simply took it at face value. I just… 😔
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This book examines the socio-economic rights challenges of refugees and asylum seekers in Africa. It seeks to fill a major gap in the literature by providing a nuanced discussion of the barriers to realising the socio-economic rights of refugees and asylum seekers in Africa.
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