The Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists, ICJ Kenya, presents this year’s Jurist of the Year Award to Mr. Noordin Haji, Director of Public Prosecutions, Kenya, CBS, OGW.
ICJ Kenya appreciates DPP Haji for his commitment in championing access to justice through enhancing community forums and dialogues, his transformative approach, vigilance in the protection of the Constitution, courage in defending the voiceless, and humility in his service to the people that have played a pivotal role in restoring faith in the ODPP and the criminal justice sector.
His most recent achievement was the launch of the Standard Operating Procedure Manual and Rapid Reference Guide on Prosecution of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) cases which contributed to the global rallying call to ending Gender-Based Violence within the 16 Days of Activism.
The Jurist of the Year Award (JOYA) is an annual award that seeks to recognise, acknowledge and encourage jurists who have consistently, fearlessly, and impartially promoted the rule of law and human rights in Kenya.
The award is given out on December 10, each year since 1993, to commemorate and honour the United Nations International Human Rights Day.
Download 2021 JOYA Citation: https://icj-kenya.org/downloads/citation-for-2021-joya-award-mr-noordin-haji/
