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Press Conference on the Promotion Mission by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to the United Republic of Tanzania

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) wishes to inform the general public that it will be holding a Press Conference upon the conclusion of its Promotion Mission to the United Republic of Tanzania, which took place from...

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Press Release of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights on the assassination of Mr. MBANI ZOGO Arsène Salomon

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Press release: Mission to promote human rights in the Togolese Republic

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Press Statement on the brutal murder of prominent Swati human rights activist, Adv. Thulani Maseko

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Commission) has learnt of the tragic murder of renowned Swati human rights lawyer and political activist, Adv. Thulani Maseko on 21 January 2022, in the Kingdom of Eswatini.   Based on vari...

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Final Communiqué of the 36th Extra-Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

VIRTUAL SESSION 9 January 2023 1. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (“the Commission”) held its 36th Extra-Ordinary Session (“the Session”) on 9 January 2023, virtually. 2. The Session was chaired by Honourable Commissioner...

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PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming Session 74th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) [Private]

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the ACHPR) wishes to inform State Parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Organs of the African Union, National Human Rights Institutions, International Organizations, Non-Gove...

About ACHPR

The African Charter established the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The Commission was inaugurated on 2 November 1987 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Commission’s Secretariat has subsequently been located in Banjul, The Gambia.

Press Release: Regional Seminar on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information for Lusophone Africa 1 to 3 February 2023, Johannesburg, South Africa

Feb 03, 2023

Johannesburg, 3 February 2023 – The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has concluded a three-day Regional Seminar on Freedom of...

Press Release: Regional Seminar on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information for Lusophone Africa, 1 to 3 February 2023, Johannesburg, South Africa

Feb 01, 2023

Press Conference on the Promotion Mission by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to the United Republic of Tanzania

Jan 27, 2023

Press Release of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights on the assassination of Mr. MBANI ZOGO Arsène Salomon

Jan 24, 2023

Press Statement on the brutal murder of prominent Swati human rights activist, Adv. Thulani Maseko

Jan 23, 2023

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73rd Public Ordinary Session

4/02/2023

73rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)21 – 30 October, 2022 (Public Session) at 09:00 a.m. (GMT) / 12:...

72nd Ordinary Session Private

4/02/2023

70th Ordinary Session (Private): 23 February - 09 March 2022

4/02/2023

69th Ordinary Session: 15 November – 6 December 2021

4/02/2023

68th Ordinary Session: 14 April – 4 May 2021

4/02/2023

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ACHPR 2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan

1. Contextual Background1.1 Global State of Human Rights Africa operates within a global ecosystem. It affects and is impacted upon by the geopoliti...

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Rules on the establishment and operation of the Alert and Reporting Mechanism to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on situations of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Abidjan Rules

Working Documents

Press Conference on the Promotion Mission by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to the United Republic of Tanzania

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) wishes to inform the general public that it will be holding a Press Conference upon the conclusion of its Promotion Mission to the United Republic of Tanzania, which took place from...

Press Release of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights on the assassination of Mr. MBANI ZOGO Arsène Salomon

...

Press Statement on the brutal murder of prominent Swati human rights activist, Adv. Thulani Maseko

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Commission) has learnt of the tragic murder of renowned Swati human rights lawyer and political activist, Adv. Thulani Maseko on 21 January 2022, in the Kingdom of Eswatini.   Based on vari...

Final Communiqué of the 36th Extra-Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

VIRTUAL SESSION 9 January 2023 1. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (“the Commission”) held its 36th Extra-Ordinary Session (“the Session”) on 9 January 2023, virtually. 2. The Session was chaired by Honourable Commissioner...

PUBLIC NOTICE: Upcoming Session 74th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) [Private]

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the ACHPR) wishes to inform State Parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Organs of the African Union, National Human Rights Institutions, International Organizations, Non-Gove...

About ACHPR

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Press Release: Regional Seminar on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information for Lusophone Africa 1 to 3 February 2023, Johannesburg, South Africa

Press Release: Regional Seminar on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information for Lusophone Africa, 1 to 3 February 2023, Johannesburg, South Africa

Press Conference on the Promotion Mission by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to the United Republic of Tanzania

Press Release of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights on the assassination of Mr. MBANI ZOGO Arsène Salomon

Press Statement on the brutal murder of prominent Swati human rights activist, Adv. Thulani Maseko

Events

73rd Public Ordinary Session

72nd Ordinary Session Private

70th Ordinary Session (Private): 23 February - 09 March 2022

69th Ordinary Session: 15 November – 6 December 2021

68th Ordinary Session: 14 April – 4 May 2021

Video

Our Focus

@achpr_cadhp

Theme of the year

Resources

ACHPR 2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan

Rules on the establishment and operation of the Alert and Reporting Mechanism to the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on situations of Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Abidjan Rules

Guidelines on Shadow Reports of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Guidelines on the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances in Africa

Recommendations and Resolutions adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, 1988 - 2017

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The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) wishes to inform the general public that it will be holding a Press Conference upon the conclusion of its Promotion Mission to the United Republic of Tanzania, which took place from...

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The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Commission) has learnt of the tragic murder of renowned Swati human rights lawyer and political activist, Adv. Thulani Maseko on 21 January 2022, in the Kingdom of Eswatini. &nbsp; Based on vari...

VIRTUAL SESSION 9 January 2023 1. The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (“the Commission”) held its 36th Extra-Ordinary Session (“the Session”) on 9 January 2023, virtually. 2. The Session was chaired by Honourable Commissioner...

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the ACHPR) wishes to inform State Parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Organs of the African Union, National Human Rights Institutions, International Organizations, Non-Gove...

About ACHPR

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Events

Video

Our Focus

@achpr_cadhp

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The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (Commission) has learnt of the tragic murder of renowned Swati human rights lawyer and political activist, Adv. Thulani Maseko on 21 January 2022, in the Kingdom of Eswatini. Based on vari...