On 19 June 2020, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, held the ninth in a series of discussions, which are now open to the public. These discussions deal with the potential and actual impact on human rights and democratisation of COVID-19 in Africa.The discussion was held in Zoom.

Theme 9: Gauging the impact of international human rights organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

Chair: Dr Godfrey Odongo (HRDA 2002)
Senior Program Officer, Wellspring Philanthropic Fund

Panelists:

• Precious Eriamiatoe (HRDA 2012)
  Delegate in Charge of File of Missing Persons, International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC)
  The impact of international human rights organisations with specific mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa
• Dr Adem Abebe (HRDA 2008)
  Project Lead: Peace/Constitution Building in Africa, International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
  Emerging issues in constitution building and design in Africa and the role of international human rights organisations during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Anietie Ewang (HRDA 2016) 
  Researcher, Africa Division, Human Rights Watch
  Addressing new challenges for human rights defenders during the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of international human rights organisations
• Monica Tabengwa (HRDA 2017)
  Programme Manager, Hivos, South Africa 
  Ensuring human rights and policy research updates during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

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