Three days. Thirty transformative sessions. One mission.

The Third Annual International Prosecutors’ Conference has drawn to a powerful close in Lusaka. One thing is clear – this gathering was not merely a conference, it was a crucible of transformation. We did not just discuss the law, we redefined it. We did not simply exchange ideas, we ignited action.

Under the theme,

“The Evolving Role of a Prosecutor in a Complex World: Innovation and Sustainable Practices,”

we faced the most pressing challenges of our time head-on. From digital frontiers to the courtroom, from policy to practice, we forged a forward path rooted in innovation, integrity, and impact.

Prosecutors as Changemakers

Over three days of dialogue, debate, and deep dives, from gender-based violence to tech-enabled financial crime, we reaffirmed a truth – that justice thrives when prosecution leads with purpose and ingenuity.

This was no ordinary gathering. It was a global justice think tank, where prosecutors, judges, and legal innovators examined the future of prosecution with clarity and urgency. Among the defining breakthroughs:

• Protecting the Vulnerable;
• From GBV to online child exploitation, we advanced new frameworks that blend legal precision with deep human empathy.
• Mental Health & Resilience

We asked: Who protects the protectors? Practical strategies were shared to support prosecutors navigating trauma, burnout, and the complexity of frontline justice.

Beyond the Courtroom

Prosecution is evolving through mobile courts, community-based models, digital forensics, and justice audits that embed innovation at every level.

Global Crimes, Local Solutions From environmental corruption and human trafficking to tax evasion and cross-border asset recovery, we moved from theory to tactics and from silos to collaboration