Philomena Apiko

• Human rights
• International law and justice
• Democracy and the rule of law
• Inclusive and sustainable development
• African Union, African Governance Architecture and Agenda 2063

Biography

Philomena Apiko, a Ugandan national, is a Policy Officer in the African Institutions and Regional Dynamics Programme. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Master of Laws (LLM) in Human Rights Law, from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. She also has a Master of International Law and Economics from the World Trade Institute in Bern, Switzerland.

Philomena’s interests lie in human rights; justice; inclusive and sustainable development; democracy; and the rule of law.  Prior to joining ECDPM, Philomena worked as a Legal Researcher at Ditshwanelo – The Botswana Centre for Human Rights.