Invitation: Annual Disability Rights in Africa Conference 2024 Disability Rights, Information and Communication Technologies in Africa!
The Centre for Human Rights, Faculty of Law, University of Pretoria, cordially invites you to its 12th Annual Disability Rights in Africa Conference, which will take place from 13 to 14 November 2024 in hybrid format in Johannesburg, Premier Hotel, OR Tambo and online via Zoom and online via Zoom. The theme of this year’s Conference is ‘Disability rights, information and communication technologies (ICT) in Africa.’
The aim of the Conference is two-fold:
- to critically examine laws, policies, practices, programs, and ideologies pertaining to the rights of individuals with disabilities in Africa within the context of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT);
- to promote discussions on innovative solutions aimed at enhancing human rights for individuals with disabilities through the utilisation of ICTs
It is anticipated that papers presented at this Conference will be reworked by the authors and submitted for consideration for publication in the 2025 volume of African Disability Rights Yearbook (ADRY). https://www.adry.up.ac.za/.
The Conference acts as a platform for convening dialogue amongst key stakeholders on disability rights and to spotlight the pertinent and emerging disability rights concerns in Africa. More information on previous editions of the annual Conference can be found at https://www.chr.up.ac.za/disability-rights-projects/dru-annual-Conference
Please note that participants who wish to attend the conference will be required to cover their own costs (flight, accommodation, transport, and other related costs). The Centre will only cover conferencing costs. Those who wish to attend the conference virtually are requested to complete the zoom registration form, after which the zoom link will be e-mailed directly to their e-mail addresses.
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