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PREAMBLE   WHEREAS the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) convened the Second Joint Forum of the Special Mechanisms of the African Commission on Human and People’ Rights from 5 to 6 May 2025 in Banjul, The Rep...

Press Statement at the Conclusion of the Promotion Mission of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights to the Kingdom of Eswatini: 14 to 20 July 2025

Press Statement at the Conclusion of the Promotion Mission of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights t...

Joint Press Statement on the Signing of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls by Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Liberia, and The Gambia

Statement on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – 26 June 2025

Statement on the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture – 26 June 2025 In 1997, the United Nations proclaimed 26 June as the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture to strengthen global efforts to eradicate torture, mark the entry into force of the Conve...

CPTA Newsletter Year 2025 Call for Contributions - Theme: "National Legislation to Prevent Torture: Experiences and Perspectives"

I. BACKGROUND 1.    The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR), at its 82nd Ordinary Session held virtually from 25 February to 11 March 2025, adopted Resolution ACHPR/Res.624 (LXXXII) 2025, mandating the Committee ...