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Startup Engagement and Intellectual Property Training
The Center for Law and Innovation team hosted a two-day parallel Intellectual Property Event for lawyers and startups on 17th-18th June. It featured two concurrent tracks:
Kwibuka event
On June 17th, 2024, the Certa Foundation and the Rwanda Bar Association hosted the Kwibuka Conference to honor the lives lost in the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.
Blockchain Roundtable
On June 14th, 2024, the Center for Law and Innovation at Certa Foundation hosted a Roundtable Discussion on Blockchain Technology, featuring five experienced panelists from across Africa,
GS Kimisagara School Visit
On May 29th, the Center for Law and Innovation (CLI) team was delighted to visit GS Kimisagara, mentoring Senior 5and 6 students. Our team provided invaluable guidance, helping students identify and pursue careers aligned with their interests,
Policy Hackathon
The Center for Law & Innovation is organizing a five-week virtual technology policy hackathon for lawyers, policymakers, and tech enthusiasts across Africa. This innovative event allows participants to gain insight into new regulatory models and
Cafe Juridique
The latest Café Juridique, held on May 31st, explored the transition from passion to profit for artists, focusing on the crucial steps of turning art into a sustainable business. Moderated by Frank Matinou Samuel, Program Coordinator of Research and
Jasiri Capacity-Building Sessions. Strengthening Foundations: Day One at Jasiri
As part of our ongoing commitment to empowering startups, our team recently visited Jasiri, a subsidiary of Allan Gill Gray Philanthropy, dedicated to nurturing promising startups.
Research Fellowship Articles
We are proud to announce the completion of our second cohort of CLI Research Fellows this month. Each fellow undertook a unique research journey within their specialized labs, culminating in insightful articles that contribute significantly to their fields of interest.
Exclusive Data Protection Training by the Center for Law and Innovation
In 2023, in anticipation of Rwanda's Data Protection and Privacy Law, the Center for Law and Innovation launched an exclusive training program aimed at empowering legal practitioners and aspiring Data Protection Officers (DPOs) to learn the operational aspects of the new law.
Discover the New CLI Podcast!
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the CLI Podcast, a dynamic new series that explores the focal areas of the Center for Law and Innovation’s research labs: Climate Justice, Tech & Innovation, ADR, Human Rights and Trade & Investment. The Podcast, hosted by the CLI team, features insightful discussions from leaders in their respective fields, providing listeners with a deeper understanding of these....
Certa Foundation Empowers Teen Mothers and Addresses Child Support Issues in Kayonza District
In a proactive move towards supporting teen mothers who have faced Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) in the Murama and Rwinkwavu sectors of Kayonza district, on Friday May 31, 2024 Certa Foundation team,
Gatsibo District: Empowering Teen Mothers - Certa Foundation's Holistic Interventions
On May 30, 2024, Harerimana Euphrasie, Certa Foundation’s dedicated pro bono lawyer in Gatsibo District, conducted a pivotal outreach session in the Kiramuruzi Sector.
Chief Justice Dr. Faustin Ntezilyayo Engages with University Students to Foster Legal Excellence
On May 24th, Hon. Chief Justice Dr. Faustin Ntezilyayo, the head of the judiciary in Rwanda, welcomed students from various universities nationwide who were selected and trained by the Certa Foundation
Nyagatare District: Certa Foundation Champions Awareness on Gender-Based Violence and Child Protection
On May 23rd, Certa Foundation’s pro bono lawyer in Nyagatare District, Ms. Mukamasabo Gloriose, organized an important outreach activity at the Nyagatare Transit Center.
Musanze District: Participation in NCDA Meeting
On May 29, the Certa Foundation had the privilege of participating in a crucial meeting convened by the National Child Development Agency (NCDA) at the Musanze District office.