UN experts condemn #Israel’s strikes in #Qatar on 9 September as a violation of the right to life, the UN Charter & Qatar’s sovereignty, and warn of a major setback to peace negotiations. #CeasefireNOW

Join the UNESCO Chair at HBKU, Prof. Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb and other leading experts on September 24-25, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland for the Conference “30 Years of Climate COPs: Reckoning with the Past, Rethinking the Future.” Venue: University of Geneva More information:

Have you met Prof Dr Marie Claire Cordonier-Segger MC Cordonier Segger? At the MENA launch of the Sustainable Development Law: Principles, Practices and Prospects (Oxford University Press, 2025), the UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development at HBKU, Professor

Our next report at the UNWGBiz&Human Rights will focus on "Agri-business, food security and human rights." The report will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council next year. In this context, the Working Group seeks your input. Deadline: 01 December, 2025 ohchr.org/en/calls-for-i…

Ahead of the 4th African Forum on Business & Human Rights in Lusaka, Zambia in October 2025, Vice Chairperson of the UNWGBiz&Human Rights, Prof. Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb will join other key stakeholders at a Pre-Forum Webinar on Sept. 30, 2025, at 1pm (West Africa). Register: zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Great to be back in Geneva, Switzerland to speak at the "30 Years of Climate COPS" Conference organized by the Faculty of Law, University of Geneva, in partnership with NUS Centre for International Law & the Federal Office of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland. 30yearsofclimatecops.com

I discussed climate-aligned investment approaches needed to mobilize private sector financing to bridge the current funding gaps that stifle climate action. It was also a great opportunity to present some findings our latest book, Sustainable Development Law (Oxford Academic, 2025)

Today I had a productive courtesy visit to H.E. Dr. Hend Al Muftah Dr.Hend Al-Muftah د.هند المفتاح. I commended Qatar’s steadfast commitment to international mediation and diplomacy. We also discussed collaborative opportunities to advance research & education on international law & the #UNGPs

Special thanks to Her Excellency and the team for the warm welcome.

Thanks Dr. Damilola for sharing with us your thoughts about enhancing our cooperation with UNESCO Chair at HBKU under your leadership. Our collaboration over the past years has been highly productive and results-driven. Nevertheless, there remains significant ground for us to

Our next report at the UNWGBiz&Human Rights will focus on "Agri-business, food security and human rights." The report will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council next year. In this context, the Working Group seeks your input. Deadline: 01 December, 2025 ohchr.org/en/calls-for-i…

The 42nd Session of the UNWGBiz&Human Rights has kicked off today in Geneva and will hold till Friday, October 3, 2025. ohchr.org/en/special-pro…

MEET OUR SPEAKER | Prof. Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb We’re delighted to have Prof. Damilola Olawuyi, SAN, FCArb, an international lawyer, a professor, and UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Chairholder, on board for our upcoming webinar titled “ADR and The Energy Transition: Emerging Trends in Mining

It was my pleasure on behalf of the UNWGBiz&Human Rights to welcome delegates to the 4th Africa Forum on Business and Human Rights that kicked off yesterday in Lusaka, Zambia. bhrafricaforum.org/agenda2025

In my opening remarks, I emphasized the importance of sustaining the momentum towards translating commitments on #bizhumanrights to concrete and effective remedies in line with the #UNGPs. It was also my pleasure to moderate a public consultation session for our next report.

Excellent and inspiring end to a remarkable 4th Africa Forum on Business and Human Rights in Lusaka, Zambia! It has been a great honour listening to the insightful perspectives of all speakers and participants over the last days. #bizhumanrights #Africa #ABHRForum #law #sdgs

Middle East Produced Water Oilfield Symposium 2025 Speaker Spotlight: Professor Damilola Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb The Middle East Produced Water Oilfield Symposium 2025 promises insights from top international environmental experts,and for that, we'd like to spotlight the

To advance capacity development on water security, the UNESCO Chair at HBKU, Prof. Damilola S. Olawuyi, SAN, FCIArb, today spoke at the Middle East Produced Water Oilfield Symposium and Exhibition 2025(Qatar Edition) held in Doha. Moderated by Elena I Athwal, and featuring Prof. Walters Nsoh, Umair Dogar