Representing the Centre, Ramy Abdelhady, a PhD researcher at the University of Bristol Law School and HRIC administrator, attended the Commission’s session. Before joining Bristol’s doctoral programme, Ramy served as a Senior Litigation Expert at the African Commission.
During the session, Ramy participated in several thematic side events addressing current human rights issues across Africa and engaged with Commissioners, members of the Commission’s Secretariat, and representatives of African academic institutions and civil society organisations. These exchanges have provided opportunities to reconnect with existing partners and explore new avenues for future academic and institutional collaboration.
The visit builds on HRIC’s longstanding relationship with the African Commission, which has held observer status since April 2016. Its continued participation in the Commission’s ordinary sessions reflects HRIC’s commitment to maintaining institutional dialogue and strengthening its longstanding engagement with the African human rights system.