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RIFAV trains on business and human rights in Conakry

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The International Network of Women Lawyers (RIFAV) opened the third edition of its summer university in Conakry on 9 November, focusing on business and human rights in Africa. Held until 13 November as part of the 40th anniversary of the Guinean Bar Association, the event brings together legal professionals, Mosaiqueguinee reports.

The International Network of Women Lawyers (RIFAV) launched the third edition of its summer university in Conakry on Monday 9 November, focusing on corporate responsibilities regarding respect for human rights in Africa. The event runs until 13 November as part of the 40th anniversary of the Guinean Bar Association, according to Mosaiqueguinee.

The chairman of the Guinean Bar Association, Me Souaré Diop, said the organisation of the summer university fulfilled a commitment made on behalf of the Guinean Bar Association at the International Conference of Bar Associations held in Lomé in December 2025. He also called for a stronger role for women in the legal profession, beyond their representation within bar associations, according to Mosaiqueguinee.

The opening ceremony brought together the Guinean Minister of Employment, Labour and Social Protection, representatives of the Ministry of Justice, officials from the Guinean Bar Association and legal professionals, Mosaiqueguinee reports.

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