Special Mechanisms

The Commission may create subsidiary mechanisms such as special rapporteurs, committees, and working groups. The creation and membership of such subsidiary mechanisms may be determined by consensus, failing which, the decision shall be taken by voting.

The Commission shall determine the mandate and the terms of reference of each subsidiary mechanism. Each subsidiary mechanism shall present a report on its work to the Commission at each ordinary session of the Commission.

Special MechanismsYear of EstablishmentAdopted ResolutionsMission Reports
Committee on the Protection of the Rights of People Living With HIV (PLHIV) and Those at Risk, Vulnerable to and Affected by HIV2010
18
Working Group on Extractive Industries, Environment and Human Rights Violations2009
18
1
Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons and People with Disabilities in Africa2007
18
Working Group on Death Penalty, Extra-Judicial, Summary or Arbitrary Killings and Enforced Disappearances in Africa2005
26
Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and Focal Point on Reprisals in Africa2004
35
Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information2004
36
2
Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum Seekers, Internally Displaced Persons and Migrant in Africa2004
27
Committee for the Prevention of Torture in Africa2004
16
2
Working Group on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights2004
31
Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities and Minorities in Africa2000
25
13
Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa1999
26
7
Special Rapporteur on Prisons, Conditions of Detention and Policing in Africa1996
21
16
Internal Special MechanismsYear of EstablishmentAdopted ResolutionsMission Reports
Committee on Resolutions2016
3
Working Group on Communications2011
10
Advisory Committee on Budgetary and Staff Matters2009
11
Working Group on Specific Issues Related to the work of the African Commission2004
13