Commonwealth Secretariat - Protecting Democracy and Human Rights Seminar Series: Rule of law as a cornerstone of democracy and human rights

The seminar will provide a platform for prominent experts from around the Commonwealth to discuss how the rule of law contributes to upholding democratic principles, defending human rights and promoting sustainable development.

In addition, experts will share good practices to help countries strengthen their existing norms and procedures that support the rule of law.

The seminar is part of a series of events being hosted by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Rule of Law Section to discuss emerging legal challenges. Its outcomes will contribute to the Commonwealth Equal Access to Justice Action Plan – a framework endorsed by Commonwealth leaders at their biennial meeting in Rwanda last year.

Speakers:

Chidi Odinkalu, Professor, Fletcher School, Tufts UniversityAwino Okech, Professor of Feminist and Security Studies, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of LondonDr Daniel Aguirre, incoming Institute of Commonwealth Studies Fellow and Senior Lecturer, University of RoehamptonKingsley Abbot, Director, Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of LondonKarim Anjarwalla, Founding Director, Africa Legal Network Academy and Senior Partner, Anjarwalla & Khanna (moderator)