OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS DPP HEADS FOR INTERNATIONAL WOKSHOP ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), Keriako Tobiko is set to attend an International workshop based on Sexual and Gender Based Violence Crimes to be held in Kampala, Uganda. The two day workshop dubbed International Workshop on Conflict related Sexual and Gender Based violence Crimes in Light of ICTRs Experience begins on 30th to 31st January. Delegates and participants will design a model training program on three core components namely: to prevent, prosecute and form partnerships on prosecuting sexual violence crimes. The workshop will bring together over 100 national and international prosecutors, judges, defence lawyers, health professionals victim and witness advocates, non- governmental organizations, and civil society groups with a view to collectively design a model training program for the Great Lakes Region. DPP, Keriako Tobiko will be among other East African prosecutors who will put more emphasis on the second component of Prosecution. DPP will identify practical recommendations aimed at holding accountable those who commit crimes of sexual violence; restore dignity and justice to the victims.

Key speakers at the workshop include: Hon. Mike Chibita, Director of Public prosecution Uganda; Elizabeth Howe, OBE General Counsel, International Association for Prosecutors and Edward Buoro, Gender Specialist, Aga khan Foundation Eat Africa. 29TH JANUARY 2014