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The Center for International Law and Policy in Africa (CILPA) is an independent and non-profit think tank that aims to shape discourse and build bridges between research, policy and practice on issues of international law and regional law in Africa. It is incorporated as a company limited by guarantee under Sierra Leonean law in accordance with the Companies Act No. 5 2009 (as amended).
CILPA’s work will focus on critical issues of public and private international law of particular relevance to the continent of Africa. As a research center, we are dedicated to the scientific study of and promotion of knowledge of international law and regional law especially African Union law and their role as vehicles to advance peace, stability, security as well as social and economic development.
CILPA is a recipient of seed funding from the Africa Regional Office of the Open Society Foundations.
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We drive impactful change by advancing legal research, fostering policy innovation, and promoting advocacy for justice, human rights, and development, creating a platform for informed dialogue and transformative solutions across Africa.
Research & Policy Development
Groundbreaking research for impactful human rights policies in Africa and globally.
Advocacy & Engagement
Driving change through regional dialogue for human rights and legal advancements.
Training & Capacity Building
Empowering African legal professionals with skills for progress and justice.
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Scientific Evidence on Climate Change Clinic in Africa Conference
It is our pleasure to invite you to a 2-day Scientific Evidence on Climate Change Clinic in Africa Conference hosted by the Center for International Law and Policy in Africa (CILPA), on 10 and 11 February 2025 at the Ramada by Wyndham Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
International Law-Based Framework For Reparations for Historical Injustices Suffered by People of African Descent (October 2023-October 2025)
The research project, which will seek to offer a new international law-based framework for reparations for historic wrongs, will rely on a well- tested three-part approach that would be executed in three distinct phases.
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CILPA’s work will focus on critical issues of public and private international law of particular relevance to the continent of Africa.
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