Professor Nolan, Head of the Economic and Social Rights Unit, participates in the development of the Abidjan Principles

The Adoption Conference for the Abidjan Principles on the Right to Education is taking place on 12-13 February 2019 in Abidjan. This is the result of a three-year participatory consultation and drafting process that has been mostly led from the Global South, by a majority of women, with a diverse group of experts from all regions and multiple consultations.

Professor Nolan provided advice on the content and process of development of the Abidjan Principles and was a member of the Drafting Committee, made up of nine internationally recognized experts on human rights law.

The Abidjan Principles aim to become the point of reference for governments and education providers when debating the respective roles and duties of states and private actors in education.

Watch a short message by Professor Nolan on the journey that led to this important new document.