African Human Rights System
1. African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)
The ACHPR is a quasi-jurisdictional body, within the framework of the African Union, whose main function is to protect and promote human and peoples’ rights in African countries. Among its functions are to process complaints from individuals or States about human rights violations committed by States in the region, and to receive periodic reports from States on the human rights situation in their country.
Recent Developments
The ACHPR released its Resolution No. 569 on the Need to Protect Civic Space, Freedom of Association and Assembly in Africa
On November 9, 2023, the ACHPR released its Resolution No. 569 on the Need to Protect Civic Space, Freedom of Association and Assembly in Africa, recalling that these freedoms, that constitute “civic space”, are essential elements in a vibrant...