Arusha, 17 July 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Court/AfCPHR) on Thursday today conducted a dedicated staff training on Professional Ethics and Workplace Etiquette, as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering a professional, respectful, and inclusive institutional culture.
The training was facilitated by Hon. Lady Justice Tujilane Rose Chizumila, Judge of the Court, and brought together staff, fellows and interns from various departments to engage in a dynamic and interactive session aimed at strengthening a conducive workplace environment.
The session addressed a range of key topics, including the importance of ethical behaviour in the workplace, respectful language and communication across cultures and languages, professional email etiquette and the role of courtesy in teamwork and collaboration.
Hon. Justice Chizumila underscored the relevance of the training, noting that the daily interactions within a multilingual, multicultural and multiracial work environment, which characterises the Court, are crucial to its overall effectiveness.
“We come from many cultures, but it is professionalism, through respectful language, mindful behaviour, and ethical choices that allows us to work as one Court. In such a diverse institution, everyday courtesies are not small things, they are the foundation of our shared success,” she said.
The programme also included group work and scenario-based discussions, giving participants an opportunity to reflect on their experiences and identify practical approaches for upholding professionalism and mutual respect in the workplace.
Registrar of the Court, Dr. Robert Eno, encouraged staff to take the training seriously, stating that “upholding the highest standards of ethics and etiquette is not optional, rather it is essential to how we serve, interact and represent the Court both internally and externally.”
The training aligns with the Court’s strategic objective of promoting institutional excellence through strengthened capacity building.
NOTES FOR EDITORS:
- The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) is an organ of the African Union established by African Union Member States to ensure the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa.
- The Court complements and reinforces the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
- The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.
- The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.
Further information on the Court can be obtained from
www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 272 510 510
For further inquiries: Dr Robert Eno, Registrar – Robert.Eno@african-court.org
For media inquiries: Chipiliro Kansilanga Ngue – Senior Information & Communication Officer Chipiliro.Kansilanga@african-court.org
