The ECOWAS Court of Justice and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) poised to deepen their collaboration in international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
The MoU, signed at the Court’s seat in Abuja, aims to engage both parties on topics of mutual interest through various collaborative activities such as training programmes, roundtables, and joint conferences.
In his opening remarks at the signing ceremony, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, highlighted the long-standing relationship between the ECOWAS Court and the ICRC, noting the valuable training and support provided by the ICRC to build the Court’s capacity in International Humanitarian Law.
He emphasised the importance of renewing this relationship to continue developing jurisprudence in new areas of law and welcomed the ongoing cooperation.
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Yann Bonzon, Head of Delegation for the ICRC, underscored the ICRC’s historic and valuable relationship with ECOWAS.
Mr. Bonzon emphasised the crucial role of the ECOWAS Court in safeguarding International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Human Rights Law (IHRL).
He expressed confidence that the initiatives born out of this MoU will enhance the expertise and role of the Court in applying these laws, thus better addressing humanitarian challenges in West Africa.
Elaborating on the objectives of the MoU, Juliet Kelechi Unubi, Humanitarian Affairs and Diplomacy Advisor for the ICRC, highlighted the mutual benefits of leveraging each other’s expertise, and facilitating access to expert opinions, publications, and training.
She underscored the unwavering commitment to continue IHL training for ECOWAS Court judges and staff, a key initiative to strengthen their knowledge and interpretation of international human rights law.
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