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Freedom From Violence

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After following the UNSR on summary executions (August 2010-July 2016) this account now documents our work on evidence-based violence reduction in Africa

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In week 6 of the course, we will discuss the Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly. Our expert speaker for this week is Dr Thomas Probert (Thomas Probert), Head of Research Freedom From Violence, Associate CGHR.

In week 6 of the course, we will discuss the Right to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly. 

Our expert speaker for this week is Dr Thomas Probert (<a href="/tjwprobert/">Thomas Probert</a>), Head of Research <a href="/Africa_Violence/">Freedom From Violence</a>, Associate <a href="/CGHR_Cambridge/">CGHR</a>.
Universal Rights Group (@urgthinktank) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🔜Up next at #HRC50: The #SpecialRapporteur on #extrajudicial, summary or #arbitrary #executions presents his report on #MedicoLegal #death #investigations 📘 Read the report: bit.ly/39DefZp 📺 Watch it live here: webtv.un.org

🔜Up next at #HRC50: The #SpecialRapporteur on #extrajudicial, summary or #arbitrary #executions presents his report on #MedicoLegal #death #investigations

📘 Read the report: bit.ly/39DefZp
📺 Watch it live here: webtv.un.org
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Prof. Greg Breetzke (University of Pretoria) is presenting research conducted w Kayla Theron on “street segment analysis of crime in Khayelitsha” at ISS’s Evidence Based Policing conference

Prof. Greg Breetzke (<a href="/UPTuks/">University of Pretoria</a>) is presenting research conducted w Kayla Theron on “street segment analysis of crime in Khayelitsha” at <a href="/issafrica/">ISS</a>’s Evidence Based Policing conference
CentreForHumanRights (@chr_humanrights) 's Twitter Profile Photo

[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS] ICRC Southern Africa, the Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa, CentreForHumanRights @UPTukswill be presenting the 19th Africa Course on International Humanitarian Law from 25 October - 4 November 2022 Apply online: bit.ly/Int_Humanitari…

[CALL FOR APPLICATIONS]

<a href="/ICRC_SAfrica/">ICRC Southern Africa</a>, the Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa, <a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a>  @UPTukswill be presenting the 19th Africa Course on International Humanitarian Law from 25 October - 4 November 2022

Apply online: bit.ly/Int_Humanitari…
Freedom From Violence (@africa_violence) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 1 of our CentreForHumanRights course on Policing & Vulnerability, Jason Kew (GLEPHA) presents a harm-reduction approach, including how public health data can support other interventions Thanks to APCOF and CLEPH for their support in presenting this exciting #AHRC2022_PVA

Day 1 of our <a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a> course on Policing &amp; Vulnerability, Jason Kew (<a href="/GLEPHAssoc/">GLEPHA</a>) presents a harm-reduction approach, including how public health data can support other interventions

Thanks to <a href="/APCOF/">APCOF</a> and <a href="/CLEPH/">CLEPH</a> for their support in presenting this exciting #AHRC2022_PVA
Dr Dorcas B LLD. (UP) (@basimanyaned) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#AHRC2022_PVA day 4 continues! Now looking at the police use of force and persons with disabilities Dagnachew B. Wakene Doctoral researcher, Freedom from violence programme Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa (ICLA) CentreForHumanRights UP Law

#AHRC2022_PVA day 4 continues!
Now looking at the police use of force
and persons with disabilities
<a href="/DagWakene/">Dagnachew B. Wakene</a> 
Doctoral researcher, Freedom from violence programme
Institute for International and Comparative Law in Africa
(ICLA) <a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a> 
<a href="/UPLawFaculty/">UP Law</a>
Freedom From Violence (@africa_violence) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Prof. Stuart Casey-Maslen continues #AHRC2022_PVA with a session on use of force by the police, starting with the principle of legality and highlighting CentreForHumanRights valuable resource policinglaw.info

Prof. Stuart Casey-Maslen continues #AHRC2022_PVA with a session on use of force by the police, starting with the principle of legality and highlighting <a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a> valuable resource
policinglaw.info
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Important contribution by one of our doctoral students, Claire Adionyi, about the potential for the use of open source information in litigation concerning Kenya's election theconversation.com/can-social-med…

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We’re delighted to be hosting ICRC Southern Africa for the next two weeks at University of Pretoria for the 19th #AllAfricaCourse on IHL. Dean of UP Law Prof. Elsabe Schoeman formally opened the course with Head of Delegation Jules Kagwahabi Amoti this morning

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Prof. Stuart Maslen highlighting the significance of the duty to investigate during armed conflict on Day 6 of the #AllAfricaCourse organised with the ICRC Southern Africa

Prof. Stuart Maslen highlighting the significance of the duty to investigate during armed conflict on Day 6 of the #AllAfricaCourse organised with the <a href="/ICRC_SAfrica/">ICRC Southern Africa</a>
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (@achpr_cadhp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Call for contributions on the "Principles for training on Use of Force by law enforcement officials and Human Rights" from the Study on the Use of Force by Law Enforcement Officials in Africa achpr.au.int/en/news/press-…

Thomas Probert (@tjwprobert) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Was honoured to participate today in the launch of the African Commission’s Study on the Use of Force by Law Enforcement Officials in #Africa as part of #ACHPR77. The culmination of several years’ work, but really only the start of an important research agenda #PolicingLaw

Was honoured to participate today in the launch of the African Commission’s Study on the Use of Force by Law Enforcement Officials in #Africa as part of #ACHPR77. The culmination of several years’ work, but really only the start of an important research agenda

#PolicingLaw
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On Monday we shall launch the latest in the CentreForHumanRights Policy Papers series, by Dr Brenda Mwale, on humanitarian exemptions in counter-terrorism legislation in the SADC region. Join us at UP Law, or you can follow-along online Monday 27 November - 1pm SA time

On Monday we shall launch the latest in the <a href="/CHR_HumanRights/">CentreForHumanRights</a> Policy Papers series, by Dr Brenda Mwale, on humanitarian exemptions in counter-terrorism legislation in the SADC region. 

Join us at <a href="/UPLawFaculty/">UP Law</a>, or you can follow-along online

Monday 27 November - 1pm SA time
Freedom From Violence (@africa_violence) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Huge congratulations everyone, but in particular the three Freedom From Violence doctoral students, Dr Dumisani Gandhi, Dr Joe Kilonzo, & Dr Beryl Orao… three theses that have materially advanced knowledge on important subjects, and three scholars who we know will continue to do so!

Nyari Machingambi-Pariola (@nyaripariola) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Incredible news from #TheGambia, a human rights champion! Momentum for a #TortureFreeTrade Treaty is building. Listen to the Solicitor General express unequivocal support for the #TortureFreeTrade Treaty in his remarks at the African Commission #ACHPR81OS. #ProtectTheProtest

ICRC Southern Africa (@icrc_safrica) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From 5-14 November, 30 participants from Africa will gather at UniversityofPretoria and online to enhance their understanding of IHL and its application during armed conflict, promoting better compliance, and ultimately ensuring that humanity is preserved amid war. #PTAIHLCourse

From 5-14 November, 30 participants from Africa will gather at <a href="/Tukkies/">UniversityofPretoria</a> and online to enhance their understanding of IHL and its application during armed conflict, promoting better compliance, and ultimately ensuring that humanity is preserved amid war. #PTAIHLCourse