Monrovia, Nov. 14 -- As part of many activities in commemorating its 50th year of existence, the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has commenced a four-day outreach and legal clinic in Monrovia, aimed at deepening public awareness of the Court's mandate, jurisdiction, and procedures while strengthening the bond between the Court and citizens of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

The outreach is intended to bridge the knowledge gap between the Court and citizens of the sub-region, many of whom remain unaware of their right to access the regional judicial body, especially in matters of human rights violations.

The opening ceremony, held at the Ministerial Complex in Congo Town, brought together senior government offic...