5th Meeting (Tempus) Forum on Business and Human Rights 2025.


10:00am – 11:20am Navigating Crises by Strengthening Business and Human Rights in MENA 11:40am – 1:00pm Accelerating Business and Human Rights in Africa Amidst Crises and Transformations


10:00am - 11:20am Navigating Crises by Strengthening Business and Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa Region
Moderators: Damilola Olawuyi

Speakers: Yasser Akkaoui, Nourah Al-Sulaiman, Amal Belaid

11:40am - 1:00pm Accelerating Business and Human Rights in Africa Amidst Crises and Transformations
Moderators: Damilola Olawuyi

Speakers: George Tamale, Amevi Donatien Awokou, Esther Ofori, Jacqueline Wamai, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim.
Location: Palais des Nations, Av. de la Paix 8-14, 1211 Genève, Switzerland

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