Opening Statement by Prof. Hajer Gueldich, Chairperson of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) At The 9th Forum of the AUCIL In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 15 – 16 May 2023 on the theme of “Business, Human Rights and International Law”

Abstract

In the margin of its 22nd Ordinary Session taking place from 8 - 23 May 2023, here in Addis Ababa, the 9th Forum of AUCIL of 15 and 16 May is under the theme "International Law, Business Law, and Human Rights in Africa”. This forum seeks to bring together high-level African scholars, legal experts and practitioners on international law, business law and human rights law from the continent and this serves as a platform for discussing and interacting on matters of interest for Africa through the prism of International law and the African Union.