What does AIIL mean in AFRICAN

The African Institute of International Law (AIIL) is an independent and non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the rule of law in Africa. It works to facilitate dialogue and exchange on international law, both within the continent and with partners abroad. It also provides training, research, and technical assistance to governments and civil society actors in Africa.

AIIL engages in research, capacity-building, and outreach activities related to international law. This includes workshops, seminars, training sessions, conferences, and publications. Furthermore, AIIL provides expert review of national legislation pertaining to international law standards; assists in treaty interpretation; creates legal networks; develops capacity building tools; carries out studies on specific topics such as international organisations or human rights; and engages in advocacy for better implementation of international law norms on the ground.

The mission of AIIL is to promote understanding among African countries about their obligations under international law by facilitating cooperation among them regarding legal matters especially in areas such as human rights or environmental protection. Its ultimate goal is the universal recognition of Africa’s basic rights under the principles of International Law.

AIIL's primary mode for promotion is through activities such as workshops and conferences which ensure direct engagement with governments' representatives as well as civil society organisations. Additionally, it deploys other tools including an extensive library that offers access to hundreds of sources covering a wide range of topics related to International Law; an online journal containing articles from practitioners and academics worldwide which serve as a platform for dialogue on different aspects concerning International Law’s application in Africa; a newsletter providing timely news about events taking place inside the continent concerning legal affairs; finally it manages two email listservs open for discussion focused on International Legal Research.

All interested stakeholders who share an interest in improving knowledge about International Law are welcome to participate in the Institute’s activities regardless they are representatives from government institutions or delegates from civil society organisations. Also, there are specific programmes catered towards Central Banks personnel as well as university students that can take part at no charge.

Yes! Through its Student Fellowship Programme students can apply to become members gaining access to additional resources such as job postings related with international legal practice clusters across the continent or opportunities for internships at select partner institutions around Africa. Additionally these Fellows will be invited from time-to-time into specialised expert groups where they can contribute their ideas representing the next generation.

The Institute provides advice and support through various types of services depending on each enquiry’s particular requirements i.e documents proofreading or advice on appropriate approaches to resolving disputes between States amongst others plus technical assistance upon request such as developing frameworks related with implementation compliance that allow tailoring solutions while taking into account all relevant context factors accordingly.

Yes! Its Benefactors Program grants successful applicants up funding resources either through direct contributions or partnerships with other external donors aiming at consolidating efforts towards common goals like expanded application of regional regulations across current jurisdictions