We’re proud to share our official input on the newly proposed BCU Centre for Human Rights. This submission reflects our ongoing commitment to advancing practical, inclusive, and African-led approaches to human rights research, capacity-building, and strategic advocacy.
In our response, we’ve emphasised the importance of:
- Building a decentralised, pan-African research and training platform
- Integrating legal research with field-based human rights practice
- Prioritising capacity development for grassroots organisations and defenders
- Leveraging technology for digital rights, access to justice, and data collection
- Promoting academic and civil society collaboration to strengthen policy influence
The document outlines our vision for partnership and shared infrastructure that supports impactful, community-rooted work across the continent.
Why This Matters
Many African human rights centres remain under-resourced or disconnected from urgent realities on the ground. By contributing to this call, AIDER helps shape a new kind of Centre — one that’s responsive, collaborative, and grounded in both academic rigour and lived experience.
Read the Full Input
To view our full contribution, download the document below: