Maxwell Boamah Amofa
Maxwell engages the President of the European Commission on world affairs
Maxwell engages the President of the European Commission on world affairs
Maxwell Engages the Ambassador of Ghana to Germany on strengthening Government’s diaspora policies
Maxwell Engages the Ambassador of Ghana to Germany on strengthening Government’s diaspora policies
Maxwell calls on Ghana's Ambassador to Russia on welfare of Ghanaian students
Maxwell calls on Ghana's Ambassador to Russia on welfare of Ghanaian students
Maxwell engages the EU Project Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa on projects for African youth
Maxwell engages the EU Project Lead for Sub-Saharan Africa on projects for African youth

About

Maxwell Boamah Amofa is a dedicated advocate for human rights, transitional justice, and sustainable development in Africa. He is committed to advancing social justice, strengthening accountability systems, and promoting inclusive approaches that empower communities and protect fundamental freedoms.

His work is guided by a strong belief in equity, good governance, and long-term solutions that support peace, dignity, and sustainable progress across the continent.

Background

Education

  • Master of Law (LLM) in International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
    European University Viadrina, Germany
  • Master of Arts in Conflict and Democracy
    European University Viadrina, Germany
  • Master of Jurisprudence, Public Law (Comparative)
    Higher School of Economics, Russia
  • Bachelor of Law (LLB)
    Arden University, United Kingdom
  • Bachelor of Arts in Political Studies
    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
  • Diploma in Applied Peace and Conflict Studies
    European University Viadrina, Germany

Professional experience

  • Executive Director
    International Partnership for African Development, Kumasi, Ghana
    Current
  • Research Officer
    West Africa Transitional Justice Center, Abuja, Nigeria
    Current
  • Contributor, writer and editor (Africa department)
    RT International, Moscow, Russia
    Current
  • Legal Administrative Assistant, Rent Control Department (Dispute Resolution Section)
    Ministry of Works and Housing, Ghana
  • Human Rights Advocate / Administrative Assistant
    Libereco Partnership for Human Rights, Berlin, Germany
  • Teacher and Administrative Assistant
    Discovery School, Moscow, Russia

Leadership

  • Co-founder
    Youth Coalition for Progress (civil society organisation)
  • President, African Students Union
    European University Viadrina, Germany
    2025/2026
  • Deputy Chairperson, Judicial Committee
    National Union of Ghanaian Students, Russia
    2022/2023
  • President, Faculty of Social Sciences (SOCIOSO)
    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
    2016/2017
  • Public Relations Officer, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
    2015/2016
  • Editorial Board Member, Unity Hall
    Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana
    2014/2015

Contact

Telephone
+49 174 7747512
Email
maxwellboamahamofa@gmail.com
mbamofa@ipadafrica.org
maxwell.amofa@watjcentre.org
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