By MKT Correspondent
The Data for Governance Alliance (D4GA) held its third convention, bringing together stakeholders from over 25 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and representatives from various African Union bodies to deliberate on enhancing human rights in Africa.
The Eastern Africa Convention aims to foster collaboration between the African Union (AU) organs and the Pan-African CSO to advance governance, democracy, and human rights throughout Africa.
Former Chief Justice Emeritus David Maraga highlighted the importance of CSOs in bringing public awareness and seeking court interventions that have brought change over the years.
He underscored the role of data in advancing human rights, stating that court decisions are based on data and CSOs should use data to take their advocacy seriously.
Maraga also highlighted the importance of equality and equity, including gender equality and diversity, in the administration of justice.
The Head of the African Union’s Economic, Social, and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), William Carew, noted that the council recognises the important contributions of the CSO in promoting and protecting human rights in diverse ways.
Education is a basic human right, and the AU will look to build partnerships for education, ensure production and synergies between education management systems and labour market data, and enhance equitable access to quality education for girls, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.
The expected outcomes for CSO from the 2024 D4GA convening include enhanced expertise and skills, comprehensive progress evaluation, strengthened collaboration, the co-creation of advocacy programs, and the implementation of joint monitoring and evaluation plans.
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