On 25 June 2020, the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, held the tenth 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 10: How civil society can reposition for more impact during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa

Chair: Ayo Sogunro (HRDA 2017) 
Doctoral Candidate and Project Manager: SOGIESC Unit
Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria

Panellists:

• Tom Mulisa (HRDA 2009)
  Executive Director, Great Lakes Initiative for Human Rights and Development The role of civil society in closed societies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa •
• Ismene Nicole (HRDA 2009)
  Senior Technical Advisor, American Bar Association How civil society can leverage partnerships during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa • 
• Adebayo Okeowo (HRDA 2014)
  Programme Manager: Africa, WITNESS Civil society in the digital age: How to maximise digital technologies as human rights tools in Africa

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