African Women in Forensics (AWOFO)

Using our competencies in Forensic Science Disciplines towards Good Governance,addressing Human Rights Violations and the Attainment of the SDG 16+

[DNAforAfrica @DNAforAfrica]

Speaking at the @ASFM2023 today on the importance of adopting DNA policies in Africa, Vanessa Lynch presented a scoping mission of how to get started if your country doesn't already have a DNA policy in place. #DNAforjustice

[luis fondebrider @fondebrider]

Great presentation of ⁦@AnjliParrin⁩ at ⁦@ForensicsAfrica⁩ on relation between Law and Forensics. A much needed discussion

[Prof. Emilio Nuzzolese @emilionuzzolese]

Opening of the 10th African Society of Forensic Medicine International Conference, Kigali, Rwanda.

We need to revise the essence of forensic odontology through its fundamental principles, with science and law knowledge and reasoning | Emilio Nuzzolese

#asfm2023
#forensics

[Prof. Emilio Nuzzolese @emilionuzzolese]

#ASFM2023 International Conference African Society of Forensic Medicine, Kigali, Rwanda.
As founder of @theAFOHR my responsibility is clear: unidentified human remains have the right of a name and #identity.
This is why I volunteer since 2003.

#humanrights
#identification

[African Women in Forensics (AWOFO) @forensics_women]

Happy International Women’s day to all the women working in forensics @ASFM2023 @DNAforAfrica @AFSA_African @womeninforensic @SAAFSciences and many more around the globe we celebrate you

[ASFM 2023 International Conference @ASFM2023]

Dr. Ahmed Bugre, former director at Foundation for Shelter and Support to Migrants (FSM), highlighted the state-of-the-art DNA and forensic analysis that have allowed the identification of migrants—a practice that has allowed the return of the migrants to their families.
#ASFM23

[ASFM 2023 International Conference @ASFM2023]

As the opening speaker on the forensic capacity to support justice in Africa, Dr. Michael S. Pollanen, Chief Forensic Pathologist @LMP_UofT, discussed the value of forensic science in uplifting humanitarian research and global health through effective diagnostics to patients.

[ASFM 2023 International Conference @ASFM2023]

"Why aren't more Africans countries adopting DNA policies to address criminal justice in the region?" asked Regional Director @DNAforAfrica, Dr. Vanessa Lynch, as she stressed the need to create a DNA database to help in the search of missing persons.

[Rashid Abdi @RAbdiAnalyst]

Sexual violence used as weapon of war in Tigray conflict. An estimated 120k women and girls raped by armed actors.

On this day, the International Women Human Rights Defenders Day we must remind world not to write off those crimes.

We owe the victims of rape in Tigray justice.

[Int'l Criminal Court @IntlCrimCourt]

#ICC Prosecutor #KarimAAKhanKC: On today’s International Day for the Elimination of #ViolenceAgainstWomen, I pledge my support for the UNiTE! campaign to end violence against women and girls. @UN @UN_Women
#OrangeTheWorld #JusticeMatters #SGBC

[African Union Women, Gender & Youth Directorate @AU_WGYD]

If you see something that violates the safety and wellbeing of women and girls then you have to say something!

These #16Days provide us the opportunity to unite our voices and efforts to end #VAWG.

#OrangeTheWorld
#OrangeAfrica

[Roberto C. Parra @Ropachi]

Anthropology of violent death: Cultural perspective and forensic managment of the dead in DRCongo. https://t.co/czSTdyhKmB

[African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights @achpr_cadhp]

On enforced disappearance, this remains a matter of grave concern. Efforts will continue to be made to work with the families & our partners to continue the search & conduct exhumations on identified sites to bring closure to the families.-H.E. Badara Joof, Vice President, Gambia

[luis fondebrider @fondebrider]

Excellent visit of ICRC Forensic Unit to ⁦@INTERPOL_HQ⁩ very good and constructive dialogue.

[Amnesty International @amnesty]

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[IAFS @IAFS2026]

The Sydney Declaration - revisiting the essence of forensic science is published in @ELSforensics. Co-authors include IAFS President and #iafs2023 Scientific Committee Chair and co-Chair, Plenary speakers and Discipline Convenors. Join the discussion! https://t.co/EVj1VRr9Qs

[Jeff Kukucka @JeffKukucka]

"If [forensic scientists] wash our hands of engaging with issues of social injustice by remaining committed to a myth, we are choosing to side with systems of oppression." 💯

[luis fondebrider @fondebrider]

ICRC is looking for Forensic Specialists in different fields to cover the Global demand. Please see the link.

Senior Forensic Specialist https://t.co/lpBkoOwb07

[FIU_Forensics @FIU_Forensics]

JUST ANNOUNCED! The 11th Annual Forensic Science Symposium is virtual once again. We look forward to providing a truly global connection to our colleagues from around the world. The abstract call is now open at https://t.co/jLfyjMFEeK #Abstracts #Science #CriminalJusstice