African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

Hon. Commissioners at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) Hon. Maria Teresa Manuela and Hon. Marie Louise Abomo are chairing a validation/consultative workshop in Côte d'Ivoire on 4 studies addressing Rights of Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities, Prison Conditions, Death Penalty and Extrajudicial Killings in #Africa. Bringing together researchers, experts and other stakeholders, the meeting aims to promote coordinated efforts to improve human rights standards and provide actionable recommendations for Member States and other stakeholders. #HumanRights #ACHPRatWork

Du 18 au 20 nov 2024, la CADHP a accueilli la délégation #MISAHEL, dirigée par Fulgence Zeneth et reçue par le Secrétaire Exécutif Abiola Idowu-Ojo. Des sessions enrichissantes ont eu lieu, discutant des mandats respectifs et explorant des domaines potentiels de collaboration. #ACHPRatWork

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights team, Mr. Petrus Kauluma Hatupopi and Mr. Daniel Thamsanqa Moyo, as the technical focal points in The Gambia, recently joined and participated in the validation workshop on the ongoing Security Sector Reform process in Banjul, Gambia. #ACHPRatWork #HumanRights

From Nov 18 to 20, 2024, African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights was honored to welcome the #MISAHEL mission, led by acting head Fulgence Zeneth and received by Executive Secretary Abiola Idowu-Ojo. We had insightful sessions, discussing various aspects of our respective mandates and exploring potential areas of collaboration.

Ngina Muyanga recently joined us for the #ACHPR81OS, and we had the chance to catch up with her to hear her reflections on the event. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/dwJk334S #HumanRights #ACHPR81OS #OrdinarySession

Nathaniel Zekarias, a representative of Eritrea recently joined us at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. Watch here, as he shares his reflections: https://lnkd.in/ejh57VXB #ACHPR81OS #Africa #OrdinarySession

We're still riding the wave of excitement after the success of the hashtag #ACHPR81OS! Michael Gyan Nyarko, Deputy Executive Director of the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA), joined us not only as a participant but also as a panellist. In this brief video, Michael shares insights on Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA)'s participation at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights and reflects on the meaningful conversations and progress made. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eFMS7Jfa #HumanRights #ACHPRatWork #81stOrdinarySession

Foluso Adegalu from @NANHRI40 joined us at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights 81st Ordinary Session in Gambia. Here, he shares his reflections on the experience. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gee2iwi4 #HumanRights #ACHPR81OS

6 Novembre 2024, le Protocole sur les Droits des Personnes Âgées en Afrique est entré en vigueur. L'Afrique a bouclé la ceinture de protection de ses catégories vulnérables de l'article 18 de la Charte Africaine. Vive L'Afrique Inclusive ! Honorable Commissaire Marie louise Abomo, Présidente du Mécanisme Spécial de la CADHP en charge des Personnes Âgées et des Personnes Handicapées.

Aos 06 de Novembro de 2024, entrou em vigor o Protocolo sobre os Direitos das Pessoas Idosas em África. Com este feito, o continente africano garantiu a protecção das suas categorias vulneráveis ao abrigo do artigo 18.º da Carta Africana. Viva a África inclusiva! Ilustre Comissária Marie Louise Abomo, Presidente do Mecanismo Especial da CADHP para as Pessoas Idosas e as Pessoas com Deficiência.