African Centre of Excellence for Access to Justice

03/04/2025

Notice to members, stakeholders and resource partners

03/03/2025

18/02/2025

Strengthening Access to Justice Across Africa! 🌍⚖️
KITUO proudly participated in the African Centre of Excellence - Access to Justice Founding Members' Annual Meeting. This pivotal gathering focused on planning 2025 activities, reviewing 2024 progress, and enhancing strategy, partnerships, and collaborations to advance justice for all.
Together, we continue to champion legal empowerment across the continent!
📸 From Left: Clifford Msiska (PASI Malawi), John Mwariri (Kituo Cha Sheria Kenya), John Bangura (TIMAP Sierra Leone), Andrews Kananga (LAF Rwanda)

13/01/2025

Excited to share our latest report: A Comparative Study on the Impact of of Justice Following the . This study explores the transformative role of ICT in justice systems in and .

Access the full report here:
https://accesstojustice.africa/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/ICT-FULL-REPORT.pdf

13/01/2025

New report - Dive into 'Challenges and Opportunities for Community in and ' a comprehensive analysis on legal recognition, state regulation, and financing. Explore the role of paralegals in bridging justice gaps.
https://accesstojustice.africa/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Paralegalism-Full-Study-Report-Kenya-and-Zambia-2024.pdf Kituo Cha Sheria-Legal Advice Centre Paralegal Alliance Network Reformar - Research for Mozambique Paralegal Advisory Service Institute -PASI Community Advice Offices South Africa - CAOSA Tanzania Network of Legal Aid Providers Legalaidforum Rw

20/12/2024

Season’s Greetings from ACE-AJ!

As the year comes to a close, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones for a joyful holiday season filled with peace, love, and reflection. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to advancing access to justice across Africa. Together, we’ve made meaningful strides, and we look forward to continuing this vital work in the year ahead.

Happy holidays and a prosperous New Year!

Warm regards,

The African Centre of Excellence for Access to Justice (ACE-AJ)

10/12/2024

Congratulations to .Mbogoh, a founding member of African Centre of Excellence for Access to Justice, on taking the oath of office to serve as a Member of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority - IPOA KENYA . Wishing you success as you champion accountability and justice! https://www.facebook.com/annette.mbogoh

05/12/2024

Sexism and violence against women lawmakers is a human rights abuse that undermines democracy and silences women's voices! Let's stand in solidarity with women leaders and demand an end to sexism, harassment, and abuse in Zimbabwe's power structures UN Women Africa - ONU Femmes Afrique Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe Women and Law in Southern Africa - Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Zimbabwe Gender Commission NANGO Zimbabwe fans

05/12/2024

ACE-AJ Proudly Launches Groundbreaking Report in Kigali!

Today, the African Centre of Excellence for Access to Justice (ACE-AJ) joins partners, stakeholders, and justice advocates in Kigali, Rwanda, for the launch of the highly anticipated report: Challenges and Opportunities for Community Paralegals: A Comparative Analysis of Legal Recognition, State Regulation, and Financing in Kenya and Zambia.

Why This Report Matters

This comprehensive research explores how the digitization of justice systems during the COVID-19 pandemic impacted access to justice for vulnerable and marginalized communities in Kenya and Rwanda. It sheds light on the challenges faced—like digital illiteracy, infrastructure gaps, and affordability—while highlighting the transformative potential of ICT in modernizing justice delivery.

📖 Key Highlights of the Report:

The role of technology in bridging gaps in justice systems.
Lessons learned from Kenya and Rwanda's experiences in digitizing legal processes during the pandemic.
Practical recommendations for governments, civil society, and legal practitioners to enhance ICT-based justice systems while ensuring inclusivity and equity.

🤝 Our Commitment to Justice for All
As a continental network, ACE-AJ remains steadfast in its mission to promote equitable, accessible, and culturally relevant justice systems. This report aligns with our vision of leveraging innovation and partnerships to ensure no one is left behind in the pursuit of justice.

💡 What’s Next?
Today’s launch is more than just a milestone; it’s a call to action for governments, stakeholders, and communities to invest in sustainable digital solutions for justice delivery. Together, we can address gaps, enhance efficiency, and make justice a reality for all Africans.

📸 Stay Connected!
Follow us for updates, insights, and photos from this monumental event. Let’s build a justice system that truly works for everyone!

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29/10/2024