Guiding our vision. Strengthening our mission.
Members contributing expertise across international law, regional law, policy, practice and institutional development.
The Advisory Council of the Center for International Law and Policy in Africa is composed of distinguished scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders in international law from across Africa and around the world. The Council serves as a strategic think tank for CILPA, offering pro bono expertise and counsel to support the Center's mission.
The primary function of the Advisory Council is to provide expert advice to the Founder and to guide the development of CILPA's research agenda and programming. Through deep knowledge and global perspectives, members help shape strategic priorities, strengthen partnerships and collaborations, and enhance the impact of CILPA's work across the continent and beyond.
CILPA’s Advisory Council brings together leading scholars, practitioners and institutional voices whose expertise supports the Centre’s work across international law and policy in Africa.
Center for International Law and Policy in Africa (CILPA)
Professor of International Law and Criminal Law at the University of Cologne, Director of the Institute of International Peace and Security Law, and scholar of international criminal law, the law on the use of force and the law of armed conflict.
View profile
Center for International Law and Policy in Africa (CILPA)
Former President of the International Criminal Court, former judge of the ICC Appeals Chamber and Trial Division, and international jurist with extensive experience in international criminal law, human rights and international justice.
View profile
Center for International Law and Policy in Africa (CILPA)
Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Common Law Section, University of Ottawa, former member of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, and scholar of international criminal law, African international law and human rights.
View profile
Center for International Law and Policy in Africa (CILPA)
Professor of Public International Law at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, Fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, and Co-Director of the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict.
View profile