Call for inputs on the African Declaration on the Promotion of the Role of Human Rights Defenders and their Protection in Africa.
African Commission sends urgent letter of appeal to the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) calling for cessation of the violence and eviction of members of the Batwa indigenous population in the Kahuzi-Biega National Park (PNKB)
Press release on the kidnapping of Dr. Daouda Diallo, pharmacist and human rights defender in Burkina Faso
Message from the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders on the Occasion of the International Human Rights Defenders’ Day on 9 December
The African Commission expresses deep shock about the death of more than 80 civilians in Northern Kaduna, Nigeria from a drone strike
Press Release on the Joint Retreat between the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (The Commission) and the African Union Permanent Representatives Committee (COREP)
Statement by the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa on the Occasion of the "International Day for the elimination of violence against women"
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Outcome of the Meeting to Validate the Study on the Impact of COVID-19 on Indigenous Populations/Communities in Africa, held 20-21 November 2023, Windhoek, Namibia
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS on intimidation and reprisals against those engaging with the African human rights system
