Resolution on the Extension of the Mandate of the Working Group on Specific Issues relevant to the Work of the Commission - ACHPR/Res.280(LV)2014

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights at its 55^th Ordinary Session held from 28 April to 12 May 2014, in Luanda, Angola;

 Recalling its mandate to promote human and peoples’ rights and ensure their protection in Africa under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the African Charter);

 Further Recalling Resolution ACHPR/Res.77 (XXXVII) 05, adopted at its 37th Ordinary Session, on the establishment of a Working Group on Specific Issues Relevant to the Work of the Commission (Working Group);

 Further Recalling Resolutions ACHPR/Res.127 (XXXXII) 07 and ACHPR/Res.150 (XLVI) 09 renewing the mandate of the Working Group, as well as Resolution ACHPR/Res.233 (EXT.OS/XIII) 13, reconstituting the Working Group and modifying its mandate and composition;

Noting with satisfaction the work accomplished by the Working Group since its reconstitution;

Further noting that the mandate of the Working Group and that of its Members came to an end on 23 February 2014;

Bearing in mind the need for the Working Group to continue carrying out its mandate and addressing the urgent issues falling within the same;

Decides to extend the mandate of the Working Group and the following members for another term of two years with effect from 12 May 2014:

1. Honourable Commissioner Faith Pansy Tlakula (Chairperson);
2. Honourable Commissioner Med Kaggwa (Member);
3. Honourable Commissioner Soyata Maiga (Member); and
4. Honourable Commissioner Lucy Asuagbor (Member).

 Adopted at the 55^th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Luanda, Angola, 28 April to 12 May 2014