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Justice & Innovation in Africa empowers institutions, researchers, and advocates to make justice accessible, inclusive, and transformative through legal reform, research, and digital advocacy.

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Meet the Founder

About the Founder & Vision

I am a justice reform strategist and research scholar working across Africa to advance inclusive, survivor-sensitive legal frameworks. My work spans legal audits, policy consultations, and regional initiatives with institutions such as UNDP, the Carter Center, and SIHA Network.

Currently completing my LLD at the University of the Western Cape, I explore power and justice in pretrial detention systems. I founded Justice & Innovation in Africa to share tools, reflections, and collaborative strategies that make justice reform accessible, actionable, and rooted in lived experience.

Cheryl Sembie

CEO & Founder of Justic

Our Areas of Practice

Our Programmes & Initiatives

We design and implement survivor-centered audits and legal reviews to inform policy and institutional reform.

Legal Assessments & Gender Audits

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We produce evidence-based briefs, case studies, and reform recommendations tailored to regional justice contexts.

Research & Policy Development

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We create visual campaigns, optimize workflows, and build digital communities that amplify justice narratives.

Digital Advocacy & Platform Support

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The Future of Justice in Africa:

Summary: As Africa’s justice systems evolve, reform alone is not enough. This article explores how digital innovation, survivor-centered design, and community participation are transforming justice from an institutional process into a lived experience. Key Takeaways: The shift from punitive justice to restorative and inclusive models Emerging digital platforms improving access to justice How African-led frameworks can redefine justice on global terms

The Future of Justice in Africa:

Summary: As Africa’s justice systems evolve, reform alone is not enough. This article explores how digital innovation, survivor-centered design, and community participation are transforming justice from an institutional process into a lived experience. Key Takeaways: The shift from punitive justice to restorative and inclusive models Emerging digital platforms improving access to justice How African-led frameworks can redefine justice on global terms

The Future of Justice in Africa:

Summary: As Africa’s justice systems evolve, reform alone is not enough. This article explores how digital innovation, survivor-centered design, and community participation are transforming justice from an institutional process into a lived experience. Key Takeaways: The shift from punitive justice to restorative and inclusive models Emerging digital platforms improving access to justice How African-led frameworks can redefine justice on global terms

Digital Legal Access in Rwanda:

Summary: Rwanda’s journey toward accessible digital justice platforms offers powerful lessons for the continent. This case study examines how technology, policy, and collaboration can create a model for inclusive legal access. Key Takeaways: Steps taken by Rwanda’s Ministry of Justice and partners Digital literacy as a barrier and opportunity Replicating success across regional contexts

What We’re Learning from Communities:

Summary: Reform begins with listening. Drawing from field experiences in Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa, this reflection highlights how survivors, paralegals, and community advocates are shaping justice systems from the ground up. Key Takeaways: Why community insights are essential to survivor-sensitive reform Practical lessons from grassroots initiatives The role of trust and empathy in justice work

Insights that Drive Action

Learning & Doing

Justice & Innovation in Africa bridges learning and action by offering practical resources, reflections, and frameworks for reform. Explore toolkits and guides that support survivor-sensitive justice practices, policy design, and institutional accountability.

Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, or community advocate, these resources translate regional experiences into actionable strategies that can be adapted across African justice systems.

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Case Studies

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Blogs Shared

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Ongoing Projects

Trusted by Reformers across Africa

Voices from the Field

“Working with Justice & Innovation in Africa helped our team integrate survivor perspectives into national policy frameworks. Their approach combines empathy with evidence — a rare and valuable balance.”

Policy Advisor

UNDP Kenya

Stories of Innovation & Impact

Media & Reflections

Let’s build inclusive justice systems together.

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Reach out for collaborations, consultations, or to learn more about our ongoing justice reform work across Africa. Whether you’re a policymaker, researcher, or advocate, we welcome opportunities to connect and create meaningful impact together.

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