Convened in terms of Article 64 (2) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, read together with Rule 27 of the Rules of Procedure of the ACHPR, 2020
Banjul, 16 September 2021; 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-Governmental Organizations and the general public, that the 69th Ordinary Session, of the ACHPR is scheduled to take place from Monday, 15 November to Sunday, 05 December, 2021.
WHAT: The 69th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights
WHEN: 15 November – 5 December 2021
Public Session: 15 – 25 November 2021
Opening Ceremony: Monday, 15 November 2021, 09:00 – 12: 00 Hours (CAT)
Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 17:30 Hours (CAT);
Private Session: 26 November – 4 December 2021
Closing Ceremony: 5 December 2021 (Public Session) 14:00 – 17:00 Hours (CAT)
VENUE: Virtual Session, Zoom Webinar
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE: Deadline 31 October 2021
REGISTER TO MAKE A STATEMENT:
ITEM 3: Human Rights Situation in Africa. Deadline 10 November 2021
Web link: https://forms.gle/bphYAUZqpmvZ5fcE6
ITEM 7: Activity Reports of Commissioners And Special Mechanisms (Interventions) Deadline 12 November 2021
Web link: https://forms.gle/3KRjkAzhxyhWHLBW9
STATE PARTIES’ RIGHT TO REPLY:
ITEM 3: Human Rights Situation in Africa. Deadline 15 November 2021
Web link: https://forms.gle/M1nvw8hCDjfj1yck6
REGISTER TO MAKE INTERVENTION ON PANELS & LAUNCHES:
Web link: https://forms.gle/VEPhpqwin3LRfk2W7
PUBLIC SESSION DOCUMENTS: 69th Ordinary Session Public Documents
69th Ordinary Session Public Documents
Public Session Zoom Webinar links:
15 – 25 November 2021: Public Session
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q3KvMs6YTwe_bLPtefEz1A
05 December 2021 – Closing Ceremony (Public Session)
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q3KvMs6YTwe_bLPtefEz1A
05 December 2021 – Media Conference (Following Closing Ceremony - Public Session)
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g3ja4zkqQ8i1qROMxS8SXA
WHO: The Commissioners and the Secretariat of the ACHPR, all States Parties, Organs of the African Union, National Human Rights Institutions, International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations, and other members of the general public are invited to attend.
This Ordinary Session will be virtual because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Commission will focus on the following Session activities:
i. Human Rights Situation in Africa;
ii. Consideration of State Party Reports;
iii. Consideration of Applications for Affiliate Status from NHRIs and for Observer Status from NGOs;
iv. Activity Reports of Commissioners;
v. Panel Discussions;
vi. Consideration of Communications;
vii. Consideration of Concluding Observations;
viii. Consideration of Promotion Mission Reports.
The Ordinary Session will be live streamed on: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgwJmiMTr59J0jYZJJtfzuw
Information will be provided at a later date on the registration process for this Session.
NOTE FOR EDITORS:
The ACHPR is composed of eleven Commissioners, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity. The ACHPR meets 4 (four) times a year in Ordinary Sessions, which may include Extra-Ordinary Sessions.
1. For more comments:
Ms. Lindiwe Khumalo, Ag. Secretary to the Commission
Tel.: +220 3518796 / 3861440; E-mail: Achpr.Stcincoming@Africa-Union.Org
2. For documentation and materials, please contact:
Mr. Elliot Nsega, Tel. +220 230 4361: E-mail: NsegaE@Africa-Union.Org, Au-Banjul@Africa-Union.Org
Further information on the ACHPR can be obtained from the ACHPR’s website at Www.Achpr.au.int
3. For media interested in participating please contact:
Mr. Etwell Karikoga, E-mail: KarikogaE@Africa-Union.Org
