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WEBINAR ALERT: Pre 4th African Forum on Business & Human Rights
Theme: NHRI and CSO Preparatory Dialogue
When: Tuesday, 30 September, 1300hrs GMT+1
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Excellent and inspiring end to a remarkable 4th Africa Forum on Business and Human Rights in Lusaka, Zambia! It has been a great honour listening to the insightful perspectives of all speakers and participants over the last days.
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@afrirights will be participating in this important event to contribute to shaping right centric and responsible business in #Africa #AFBHR2025
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And it's a wrap! Thank you to all the co-organisers, partners and participants who made this session a success. See you all in Lusaka, Zambia for the #AFBHR2025! Adios.
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It is important for African States to harmonise national policies and laws to ensure that human rights are not violated or upheld just from one aspect. ~ Pela Boker - Wilson #PreAFBHR2025 #AFBHR2025
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Ms. Florence Shake encouraging participants of the #AFBHR2025 Pre summit to network and engage within the webinar platform.
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The first forum held in 2022 didn’t have a clear theme but there was a strong sense of clarity on the second year’s forum focusing “For Africa by Africans” - Florence Shako #PreAFBHR2025 #AFBHR2025
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I think the Nairobi declaration was which is very important, links business human rights and the right development together. And I think that when we're having discussions around the three, we can't absent these from each other. ~ Sandra Makoasha #PreAFBHR2025 #AFBHR2025
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I would like here to recognize some achievement for remarkable leadership by civil society that was demonstrating in shaping the Business and Human Rights landscape in Africa, ~ Mr. Abdou Head of Governance and Human Rights Division of the @_AfricanUnion #AFBHR2025 #PreAFBHR2025
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Importantly, CSOs act as a watchdog and bridge builder, holding both states and business accountable while facilitating constructive dialog that promote responsive, responsible business conduct. ~ Mr. Issaka Garba Abdou. #AFBHR2025 #PreAFBHR2025
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The role of AU C, Department of Department of Political Affairs and Security is strengthening CSOs participations ~ Mr. Issaka Garba Abdou. #AFBHR2025 #PreAFBHR2025
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It's important to recognize all of the NHRI & CSOs here who are part of the discussion. It won't be possible having this conversation without you and criticize on the role that CSOs and NHS play,~ Ononuju Okwarogoma#AFBHR2025 #PreAFBHR2025
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It will be good to also take commitments from everyone who is in this room towards what we would be putting forward, not just at the forum, to drive the PHR agenda and UNDP we are committed to working seriously with our colleagues~ Ononuju Okwarogoma #AFBHR2025 #PreAFBHR2025
