The Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies (ISPS) South Sudan participated in the First China–Africa Human Rights Seminar, held at the Sheraton Luxury Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 21st to 22nd August 2025.

This important event, which focused on development as one of the fundamental human rights, brought together over 2,000 delegates from government agencies, the diplomatic community, business practitioners, think tanks, universities, and research institutions across Africa and China. Participants included leading professors, scholars, and policymakers who deliberated on ways to promote and protect human rights in Africa, China, and globally.

The seminar marked the first-ever joint initiative between Africa and China dedicated to advancing dialogue and cooperation on human rights.

Professor Melha Rout Biel, Executive Director of ISPS South Sudan, represented the Republic of South Sudan at the event. He was honored to deliver a keynote address, contributing key insights on the relationship between development and the realization of human rights.