Abbreviations - 3

ACHPR 2021 – 2025 Strategic Plan At a Glance - 4

1. Contextual Background - 7

1.1. Global State of Human Rights - 7

1.2. The State of Human Rights in Africa - 7

1.3. ACHPR Strategy 2020-24 Development Context - 12

2. Status of Implementation of the 2015-19 Strategic Plan - 13

3. Strategy Development Approach and Methodology - 17

3.1. Desk Review and Analysis - 17

3.2. Consultations and Engagement of Stakeholders - 18

4. Strategic Plan Goals and Description - 18

4.1. Vision, Mission, Guiding Principles and Values - 18

4.2. Strategic Goals, Outcomes and Outputs - 19

4.2.1. Enhanced delivery of protection mandate - 20

4.2.2. Strengthened legal systems and institutional frameworks at the national level for  promotion and protection of human and peoples’ rights - 23

4.2.3. Improved knowledge, public awareness about and engagement with the Commission by the wider African public especially women and youth - 25

4.2.4. Enhanced monitoring, follow up and tracking of compliance by State Parties - 28

4.2.5. Strengthened human, financial and technical resources for Commission - 31

5. Modalities for Implementation - 33

5.1. Working Methods - 33

5.2. Operational Management - 33

5.3. Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration - 34

5.4. Financial Management - 34

5.5. Risks and Mitigation - 34

5.6Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) - 35

5.7. Knowledge Generation and Management - 36

5.8. Communication and Visibility - 36