Annual Edition of The FIS
International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition
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2024 Topics
Thank you for joining us in the run-up to The 2024 FIS Humanitarian Law Moot Competition organized by Firdaous Initiative for Academic Excellence. This edition, we are to focus on four pertinent issues:
1. Cyber Warfare – Exploring the legal implications in the increasingly digital battlefield.
2. Destruction of Cultural Properties – Examining the prevention and response to the destruction of cultural properties in times of conflict.
3. Influence of Social Media in Modern Conflicts – Scrutinizing the role and ramifications of social media in spiraling global conflicts.
We believe these topics couldn’t be more apt given the prevailing global circumstances. We trust they will spark engaging arguments and enlighten thoughtful legal pleadings.
About the Competition
Firdaous Initiative for Academic Excellence (FIAE) introduces the FIS International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition previously conducted under Firdaous Integrated Services (FIS), wherein students across different law schools in Africa argue a hypothetical case on International Humanitarian Law before the yet-to-be-established African Court of Justice and Human Rights. The moot is organized by Firdaous Initiative for Academic Excellence (FIAE) in partnership with one Faculty/School/College of Law from an African University. Undergraduate students from all African universities are eligible to compete in the FIS International Humanitarian Law Moot. Teams of two African university students, preferably a male and a female, are requested to submit heads of argument for a fictitious International Humanitarian Law case before the yet to be established African Court of Justice and Human Rights. Prior to moving on to the oral phase, teams are asked to submit written memorials. The knockout round of 16 is open to the 16 teams that received the highest grades in the preliminary oral rounds. Eight winning teams then square off in the quarterfinals, with the top four teams moving on to the semifinals and the best two to the finals.
2022: University of Ilorin (Nigeria) won the final against Bahir Dar University (Ethiopia).
2023: Mount Kenya University (Kenya) Won the Final against Ahmadu Bello University (Nigeria)
2024: The University of Nairobi (Kenya) Won the Final against Cavendish University (Uganda)
Africa Youth Peace Summit
An annual African Youth Peace Summit is organized as a component of the competition. The Fourth African Youth Peace Summit will take place in 2023 on May 25 to honor African Liberation Day. The first African Youth Peace Summit was presented in 2020 by Mrs. Yvonne Shasuvila – Career Development Coach & Co-Founder StaffScout, Dr. Tajudeen Sanni – Senior Lecturer, Kampala International University, Mr. Soola Bolaji – Brand Management Professional, Dr. Leah Ndimurwimo – Senior Lecturer Nelson Mandela University, Prof. Kasim Balarabe – Professor & Associate Dean O. P. Jindal Global University, and Dr. HanafiHammed – Senior Lecturer Al Hikmah University.
In 2021 the Second Annual African Youth Peace Summit was held on 26 June 2021. Barrister Ameenah Ibrahim who is a Barrister & Solicitor of Supreme Court of Nigeria was the chief guest. There was a panel discussion consisting of Mr. Mwila C. Bwanga Youth Governance & Leadership Expert – Zambia; Miss Patricia Peace Ejang Law Student & Youth Activist – Uganda; Mr. David Tobi Oyesowo Lawyer & Youth Leadership Expert – Nigeria; Mr. Peter Maswi Co-Founder Generation Engage Network – East Africa; and Mr. Mark Mwalimu Mwake Founder Bariki Foundation – Kenya.
The third edition of the African Youth Peace Summit was held on 19th June 2022 with the theme: “THE EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW IN MAINTAINING GLOBAL PEACE”. The Chief Guest was Advocate Ramatoulie Isatou Jallow who is an advocate of the High Court of Botswana.The Summit invited two (2) speakers from both academia and practise. They are; Mr. Sebastian Lafrance Crown Counsel (Prosecutor) Public Prosecution Service of Canada; and Dr. Tajudeen Sanni, Senior Lecturer Kampala International University – Uganda.
The fourth Edition of the African Youth Peace Summit was held on the 25th of May 2023 under the theme: “Towards Sustainable Peace in Africa: Understanding & Addressing the Root Causes of Conflict. This year’s summit was in commemoration of the African Liberation Day. The Chief Guest of the Summit was Mr. Mustapha Sundifu Katta – A Social Development Epert & Consultant From Sierra Leone & Prof. P.L.O. Lumumba A Pan African from Kenya. The Summit had four speakers.Abieyuwa Stephanie Usoh-Iriabe – a Lawyer and Prosecutor with The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Nigeria, Mr. Ogwal Samuel – a Law Don/ Legal Consultant from Uganda, Madam Monica Chipanta Mwansa from Zambia, and Prof. Abiodun Amuda-Kannike SAN -Professor of Law and Dean of the Faculty of Law, Kwara State University from Nigeria.
About the Organiser
At Firdaous Initiative for Academic Excellence, we harmonize institutional knowledge with core human values in fostering an environment that promotes academic brilliance, leadership, and civic responsibilities. We aim to arm every individual with the tools they need to carve their niche in the world, contribute positively to society, and make impactful changes in their communities and beyond.
LINKS
Advance Rounds
- Monday 17 - Sunday, 21 June, 2024
- 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- In-Person (ABU, Zaria)