JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – ICJ Kenya’s Programme Officer Thuku Mburu and Lucy Bosibori have been selected to take part in the prestigious Norwegian Agency for Exchange Cooperation (Norec) legal exchange program.
The youthful and vibrant lawyers who have since undergone an induction session on the needs and requirements of the program will be domiciled in South Africa and Zimbabwe respectively for a period of 10 months.
Mburu is a human rights activist and lawyer. He Is passionate about research and advocacy on issues of democratization with specific interest in political, economic and social development.
He has contributed to the Democracy, Governance and rule of law program at ICJ Kenya by taking lead in Judiciary Reforms and Strengthening and in Constitutional Reforms and Implementation Projects in Kenya.
Bosibori meanwhile is a vibrant legal professional with a profound dedication to justice and a commitment to upholding Human Rights.
She has significant experience in the areas of Human Rights and more specifically Economic Social and Cultural Rights and women’s rights. in addition, she has contributed significantly in the abolishment of the death penalty movement.
“This is a great learning opportunity for ICJ Kenya to grow our partnerships and deepen our relations with our regional and global partners. We would like to wish Mr. Mburu and Ms Bosibori the best of luck during the duration of this prestigious exchange program,” noted Ag. Executive Director Demas Kiprono.
Improve The Rule Of Law And Democracy Through Exchange
The initiative brings together fellows from four African nations for an enriching inter-cultural legal training exchange.
The project aims to enhance the participants understanding and knowledge of legal systems, processes, and institutions, and to develop their skills in legal analysis, advocacy, problem-solving, and research.
This will enable them to promote the rule of law and democracy in East and Southern Africa.
Organizations taking part in this specific program under Norec include,African Judges and Jurists Forum, South Africa,International Commission of Jurists Kenyan Section, Kenya,Legal Resources Forum, Zimbabwe and Foundation for Human Rights Initiative, Uganda.
This exchange further fosters professional growth,strengthens regional cooperation and promotes cultural exchange among participants, ultimately contributing to the development and advancement of the legal field in Africa.
Diversity In Applications
Norec received applications from 24 civil society organisations, 9 from the public sector, and 8 from businesses. Applications came from different countries, representing various regions and continents.
“At Norec, we believe knowledge and competence are everywhere. To solve global problems, we need global perspectives. Through our support programs, businesses, organizations, and individuals can develop themselves, including through diverse leadership, increased competence, integration, and innovation.” said Margunn Indrebø Alshaikh, Director of Programmes at Norec.
