Khartoum: The African Centre for Governance, Peace and Transformation Studies has inaugurated its second training course on international and regional human rights mechanisms at the Ports Authority headquarters. This initiative coincides with the global celebration of International Human Rights Day, attracting a notable gathering of experts, specialists, and those with an interest in human rights.
According to Sudan News Agency, the course is designed to strengthen the culture of human rights and improve understanding of international and regional protection mechanisms. Ambassador Nadia Jafoun, Vice-President of the National Human Rights Commission and Commissioner-General, highlighted the importance of national bodies intensifying efforts to promote human rights and justice in her opening address. She emphasized the significance of the course in developing national capacities and enhancing the technical skills of human rights practitioners. Ambassador Jafoun also marked International Human Rights Day as a vital opportunity to raise community awareness about fundamental rights and freedoms.
Dr. Mahmoud Zain Al-Abidin Mahmoud, Director General of the African Centre for Governance, Peace and Transformation Studies, reaffirmed the centre's commitment to training and capacity building. He noted that this event is the 52nd in the centre's series aimed at bolstering the human rights and governance system in Sudan. Dr. Mahmoud emphasized the centre's efforts to expand national and regional partnerships to help institutions stay abreast of developments in human rights and improve institutional performance.
The first day's lectures were delivered by Engineer Kamal El-Din El-Dandrawi, a regional expert in human rights, and Maulana Yasser Sayed Ahmed, Director of the Department of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law at the Ministry of Justice. They covered topics such as the role of the National Human Rights Commission as an independent mechanism and the connection between national and international human rights mechanisms, including aligning national legislation with international standards.
The course drew participation from various governmental and community institutions, alongside a group of experts and interested parties who commended the scientific content and the course's effectiveness as a platform for exchanging experiences and developing technical capabilities in human rights.