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Copyright and the Public Interest: Africa and the Global South Conference 2025


Hosted by ReCreate South Africa, this landmark international conference took place in Johannesburg (3 Feb) and Cape Town (6 Feb), bringing together voices from across the continent to spotlight the urgent need for copyright reform. From AI to traditional knowledge and human rights, the sessions explored how existing laws fail both creators and the public. The call was clear: a just, inclusive system is essential for knowledge equity in Africa.

Earlier Event: January 23
Right to Research in Africa