Reporting on Forensic DNA Profiling and Forensic Science in Africa

Are you a journalist or media professional interested in learning about the role of forensic DNA profiling in Africa?

Join us for an informative two-hour online workshop, where you will learn about the science behind DNA profiling, and how it can be used to aid humanitarian efforts and criminal justice investigations. 

07 June 2023, 13h00-15h00 (CAT)

Led by a panel of forensic experts from South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and the United States, you will have the opportunity to hear about DNA profiling and human identification in a variety of contexts, including crime scene investigations, mortuaries, and during conflict and mass disaster situations. The panel will also discuss the applications and limitations of DNA technology, and how it is currently being used in forensic practice in Africa.

Our esteemed host for the workshop is Dr Nechama Brodie, a respected journalist, author, and researcher on social violence from the Wits Centre for Journalism. Dr Brodie will facilitate the discussion and invites participants to submit questions in advance of the workshop. By attending this workshop, you will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of forensic DNA profiling in Africa and how it can impact criminal investigations and humanitarian efforts.