About AFSA
The African Forensic Sciences Academy (AFSA) represents the interests of its members, who practice in the forensic sciences field.
AFSA Vision
To be the leader in promoting excellence and integrity in forensic science in Africa
AFSA Mission
- Promote evidence based, innovative and multi-disciplinary forensic sciences practice.
- Promote relevant and impactful research.
- Disseminate forensic science knowledge among the practitioners and institutions in Africa.
- Develop appropriate standards and guidelines.
- Promote collaboration, partnership, and training in forensic sciences.
AFSA Core Values
- Excellence
- Transparency
- Integrity and ethical practice
- Independence and impartiality
- Inclusion, diversity, and equality
Independence and Impartiality
Empowering Forensic Sciences practitioners to make decisions without outside influence, in complete independence. Being aware of human limits such as cognitive biases, but manage our limitations within the scope of our work to attain impartiality and independence whilst disclosing potential conflicts of interest.
Integrity and Ethical Practice
Adherence to global ethical values, professionalism, and honesty, transparency, and accountability as well as to professionalism, honesty, and respect of the highest ethical standards in circumstances related to forensic cases as well as testimonies and advocacies related to Forensic Sciences as a cause or as an outcome.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Striving towards an inclusive approach to all forensic sciences practitioners to be fulfilled through the diversity of skills, experience, backgrounds, and perspectives without any distinction whatever its source.
Excellence
Adherence to scientific rigor, continuous improvement, critical appraisal, standardisation, and certification of practices as well as all aspects of scientific-based and research-based approaches in Forensic Sciences.
Transparency
Remaining accountable to all its members and to the community regarding its operations, in line with Integrity and Ethical practice. Building a culture of proactive intentional declaration among Forensic Sciences practitioners.
Why Choose AFSA?
AFSA is the only body that represents all fields from the forensic sciences bringing together professionals from across Africa.
AFSA is uniquely positioned to enhance and support forensic science practice across Africa. We aim to accomplish this together with our colleagues from around the globe.
AFSA is legally registered in Rwanda by the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) and is represented by its Board members, who were elected during the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 28th September 2024 in Rwanda during AFSA2024. The Board members are elected annually by AFSA members to ensure effective governance and representation of the Association
This website is one example of how AFSA will communicate with its stakeholders over time. AFSA can be reached via email, X (Twitter), LinkedIn, WhatsApp and you can always tag us with #AFSA_Africa. These platforms, along with other digital tools, are used to enhance communication and engagement with our members and the public. If you want to stay informed about what is happening at AFSA as we evolve, please sign up to our newsletter with this LINK
AFSA will launched several campaign to create awareness and introduce the Academy to its stakeholders, especially its potential members. If you wish to join AFSA please use this LINK.
You can help AFSA to grow by assisting AFSA to “spread the word”. Please make your colleagues and other forensic science stakeholders in your network aware of AFSA.
AFSA has already hosted online events in the past, as well as the successful AFSA2024 conference held in Kigali from 23rd to 28th September 2024. We are excited to continue this momentum with many more events planned for the future. View Our Events