ENHANCING HUMAN RIGHTS IN AFRICA THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN CIVIL SOCETY ENGAGEMENT

The Data for Governance Alliance has held a third stakeholders convening on enhancing human rights in Africa whose theme is empowering Pan-African civil society to effectively use data to enhance human rights in Africa in Nairobi.

PHOTO: Former Chief Justice David Maraga delivering his keynote address today during the Data for Governance Alliance (D4GA) 

Speaking during the opening Ceremony, Former Chief Justice David Maraga has emphasised on the importance of evidence-based decisions when it comes to advocacy citing data insights that will give CSO’s a strategic direction especially on Human Rights.

“We all know that societies have gone through conflict and a common desire to rebuild themselves. Reconciliation, Reparation and reconstitution are the roads that lead to healing. Judiciary plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law and the dignity of Human rights,” said Chief justice Maraga.

The former chief justice also  discussed how the uses of data invites humans to keenly introspect on how institutions should relate to the general public.

Africa should be a better place and a safer place for everyone CJ David Maraga urged the stakeholders of D4GA to work hand in hand in ensuring Africa should be a better place for everyone.

CJ David Maraga concluded by urging the CSOs that they should majorly invest in Monitoring and Evaluation framework by using evidence – based arguments.

“These efforts by CSOs will be inadequate if not backed by evidence and ensure compliance by international standards.”

The Economic, Social and cultural council (ECOSOCC) also recognizes the role of CSOs in the promotion and protection of human rights. Speaking at the event, the head of ECOSOCC secretariat  Mr. William Carew also discussed the essential role that CSOs play in advancing human rights.

“ As a member of the African Governance platform,ECOSOCC also recognizes the important contribution of CSOs in promoting and protecting human rights in diverse ways,” said Mr Carew.


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