Day 3 #ABHRF2026 Our executive director, @FlorenceShako , will today be moderating an interactive session titled “Human Rights Due Diligence Clinic: From Commitment to Compliance and Building HRDD Systems in Africa.” MEET THE PANEL @sinisamilatovic PhD — Business, Human Rights & Peace Specialist, @UNDPKenya Louisa Yokmme Ntaji— Legal Officer, Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (@IHRDAfrica ) Stella Wangechi — Business and Human Rights Consultant Our appreciation to @afrirights and Prof @UchennaEmelonye for the invitation and to @DanChurchAid and partners working to advance conversations that connect responsible business with meaningful human rights protection. Responsible business. Safer communities. Stronger accountability. 📍 Dakar, Senegal 📅 01 October 2026 🕑 10:40 - 12:00 GMT African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights @achpr_cadhp ) | UN Human Rights Council Investigative Bodies @uninvhrc | United Nations Global Compact @globalcompact | United Nations Development Programme @UNDP | @pamoja_trust @LemuelAbishua @DCA_Kenya @lgesicho Global Human Rights Centre @rights_centre #AfricanBHRForum #BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusiness #HumanRights #RBC #HRDD #Compliance #CEPCJ #ClimateJustice #ResponsibleBusinessConduct

Day 1 #ABHRF2026 Today in Dakar, Senegal, leading voices from across Africa and beyond are coming together at the African Business & Human Rights Forum. Under the theme “Responsible Business and Toxic Exposure in Africa: Protecting Human Rights Across Agrifood and Industrial Supply Chains,” the conversation brings together experts and practitioners to examine the human rights impacts of toxic exposure across agrifood systems and lead battery recycling supply chains and strengthen dialogue on prevention, remediation and responsible business conduct to realise communities’ rights to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment. MEET THE PANEL Chair & Keynote Speaker Dr. Cynthia C. Umezulike, PhD President and Director of Policy and Human Rights, Global Human Rights Centre (GHRC) Panelists: Professor Alioune Tine — Founder, AfrikaJom Center @FarukKwansahNyame, PhD — Senior Technical Manager, Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) @nitagrande — Project Manager, Green Scenery Sierra Leone @FlorenceShako - Founder and Executive Director, Centre for Education Policy and Climate Justice Pooja Adhikari — Global Coordinator – Labour Rights in Value Chains, Oxfam Deutschland We are pleased to see our executive director, @FlorenceShako contributing to this important conversation, bringing perspectives on how businesses across Africa’s agrifood and industrial sectors cab stregthen #HRDD to identify, prevent and mitigate toxic exposure throughout their supply chains and what meaningful reparations would look like for communities affected by toxic waste. Our appreciation to @DanChurchAid and partners working to advance conversations that connect responsible business with meaningful human rights protection. Responsible business. Safer communities. Stronger accountability. 📍 Dakar, Senegal 📅 29 September 2026 🕑 14:00–15:20 GMT+0 #AfricanBHRForum #BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusiness #HumanRights #ToxicExposure #AgrifoodSupplyChains #SupplyChainResponsibility #CEPCJ #ClimateJustice #CorporateAccountability #ResponsibleBusinessConduct @pamoja_trust @DCA_Kenya @rights_centre @achpr_cadhp @UN_HRC @globalcompact @UNICEF @UNHumanRights @UNDP_BHR @FundacionAVINA

3 Universities. One shared purpose. Code for Dignity. Innovate for Impact. As the Business & Human Rights Hackathon 2026 comes to a close, we celebrate the creativity and collaboration during the pitching of ideas by each and every University. 🏆 HACKATHON 2026 AWARDS MAIN COMPETITION AWARDS Winner: @MeruUniversity 1st Runners Up: @StrathU 2nd Runners Up: @africanazarene SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARDS Best Pitch & Presentation: @ExperienceUSIU Most Scalable Solution: @MountKenyaUni ,Parklands Campus. undefined Outstanding Human Rights Impact: Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Karen Campus @DiscoverJKUAT To all 13 participating universities, thank you for showing up, thinking boldly and collaborating openly. We leave you with the closing remarks of our Executive Director @FlorenceShako , always Question. Create. Impact. Question practices that undermine human dignity. Create solutions that are innovative, practical and inclusive. And, most importantly, create impact for our communities beyond this hackathon. Our sincere appreciation to our donors and funders Delegation of The European Union to Kenya Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and to our partners and collaborators @DCA_Kenya @pamoja_trust @iLabAfrica and to all 13 Universities and students for making the hashtag#BHRHackathon2026 a reality. @TMU_Kenya | @africanazarene | @ZetechUni |@MeruUniversity | @MountKenyaUni ,Parklands Campus. undefined |@DiscoverJKUAT Karen Campus | @UoEmbu | @cuea_official | @uonbi Mombasa Campus | @ExperienceUSIU |@egertonunikenya |@StrathU |@KabarakUniv #BusinessAndHumanRights #Hackathon2026 #CultivatingJustice #InnovationForImpact #CodeForDignity #HumanRights #YouthInnovation

Meet the Voices Shaping the Conversation!! One of our speakers is @MelissaMuindi , a Lecturer at @StrathmoreLaw . As we count down to the Cultivating Justice Project – Hackathon 2026, we’re pleased to spotlight the experienced voices who will guide, challenge and enrich conversations around Business & Human Rights and responsible innovation. 📅 24–25 September 2026 📍 Strathmore University, Nairobi Theme: Code for Dignity. Innovate for Impact. @FlorenceShako @iLabAfrica @pamoja_trust @DCA_Kenya @StrathU @lgesicho #CultivatingJustice #Hackathon2026 #BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusinessConduct #HumanRights #InnovationForImpact #CodeForDignity

Meet the Voices Shaping the Conversation!! One of our speakers is Christina Arrumm, Business and Human Rights Lead at Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. As we count down to the Cultivating Justice Project – Hackathon 2026, we’re pleased to spotlight the experienced voices who will guide, challenge and enrich conversations around Business & Human Rights and responsible innovation. 📅 24–25 September 2026 📍 Strathmore University, Nairobi Theme: Code for Dignity. Innovate for Impact. @iLabAfrica @FlorenceShako @lgesicho @DCA_Kenya @pamoja_trust @DanishMFA @EUinKenya @StrathU #CultivatingJustice #Hackathon2026 #BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusinessConduct #HumanRights #InnovationForImpact #CodeForDignity

Meet the Voices Shaping the Conversation!! One of our speakers is @stephen Kamaara , a law graduant from Kenyatta University School of Law. As we count down to the Cultivating Justice Project – Hackathon 2026, we’re pleased to spotlight the experienced voices who will guide, challenge and enrich conversations around Business & Human Rights and responsible innovation. 📅 24–25 September 2026 📍 Strathmore University, Nairobi Theme: Code for Dignity. Innovate for Impact. @EUinKenya @DCA_Kenya @DanChurchAid @iLabAfrica @FlorenceShako @lgesicho @pamoja_trust @StrathU #CultivatingJustice #Hackathon2026 #BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusinessConduct #HumanRights #InnovationForImpact #CodeForDignity

Meet the Voices Shaping the Conversation!! Our Moderator will be @Ntinyarijk , Human Rights and Responsible Business Conduct Lead at @DCA_Kenya . As we count down to the Cultivating Justice Project – Hackathon 2026, we’re pleased to spotlight the experienced voices who will guide, challenge and enrich conversations around Business & Human Rights and responsible innovation. 📅 24–25 September 2026 📍 Strathmore University, Nairobi Theme: Code for Dignity. Innovate for Impact. @FlorenceShako @pamoja_trust @EUinKenya @DanishMFA @iLabAfrica @lgesicho #CultivatingJustice #Hackathon2026 #BusinessAndHumanRights #ResponsibleBusinessConduct #HumanRights #InnovationForImpact #CodeForDignity

Business and Human Rights Solutions Challenge 2026 Meet the voices shaping the conversation! The Cultivating Justice Project Hackathon 2026 is bringing together bold voices, diverse expertise, and fresh perspectives to explore practical solutions at the intersection of Business & Human Rights. Theme: Code for Dignity. Innovate for Impact. 📅 24th–25th September 2026 📍 Strathmore University, Nairobi This is more than a conversation it’s a space to connect ideas, challenge perspectives, and turn innovation into impact. Come ready to listen. Come ready to question. Come ready to innovate. @FlorenceShako @lgesicho @iLabAfrica @StrathU @pamoja_trust @DCA_Kenya @DanishMFA @EUinKenya @MelissaMuindi @Ntinyarijk #CultivatingJustice #Hackathon2026 #BusinessAndHumanRights #CodeForDignity #InnovateForImpact #HumanRights #ResponsibleBusiness #CEPCJ

HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? University is more than earning a degree—it’s about turning ideas into solutions and creating impact beyond the classroom. The Business and Human Rights Hackathon challenges university students to use technology, creativity and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world human rights challenges. Why take part? ✅ KSh 200,000 for the winning team. ✅ 6-month incubation to grow your solution. ✅ Connect with innovators, mentors and industry leaders. ✅ Gain practical experience while building something meaningful. Theme: “Code for Dignity. Innovate for Impact” 📅 24th–25th September 2026 🎓 Only 10 university teams. Don’t just prepare for the future. Build a solution for it. Have you registered? Secure your team’s spot: ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/u9AHh3d… @iLabAfrica @SDRCentre @StrathU @FlorenceShako @pamoja_trust @DanChurchAid @EUCouncil @DanishMFA @lgesicho @EUinKenya #Hackathon2026 #CodeForDignity #InnovateForImpact #StudentInnovation #UniversityStudents #BusinessAndHumanRights #TechForGood #CEPCJ

HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET? University is more than earning a degree—it’s about turning ideas into solutions and creating impact beyond the classroom. The Business and Human Rights Hackathon challenges university students to use technology, creativity and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world human rights challenges. Why take part? ✅ KSh 200,000 for the winning team. ✅ 6-month incubation to grow your solution. ✅ Connect with innovators, mentors and industry leaders. ✅ Gain practical experience while building something meaningful. Theme: “Code for Dignity. Innovate for Impact” 📅 24th–25th September 2026 🎓 Only 10 university teams. Don’t just prepare for the future. Build a solution for it. Have you registered? Secure your team’s spot: ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/u9AHh3d… Visit: cepcj.org @SDRCentre @iLabAfrica @FlorenceShako @DanChurchAid @pamoja_trust @EUinKenya @DanishMFA @lgesicho #Hackathon2026 #CodeForDignity #InnovateForImpact #StudentInnovation #UniversityStudents

🌍 Happy African Union Day! Today, we celebrate the spirit of Pan-Africanism, unity and solidarity and the vision of _The Africa We Want_. At CEPCJ, we remain committed to advancing an Africa grounded in climate justice, democratic governance, responsible business and peace. Africa’s future is ours to shape. Africa’s rightful place is ours to reclaim. @FlorenceShako @lgesicho @EUinKenya @DanChurchAid @pamoja_trust @TyndallCentre @UNFCCC #AfricanUnionDay #TheAfricaWeWant #ClimateJustice #DemocraticGovernance #ResponsibleBusiness #PeaceBuilding #CEPCJ