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African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Press release on the death of nearly 25 migrants off the coast of the Union of the Comoros

The Commission is all the more alarmed because this is the third tragedy in recent months to have occurred in the same area and under similar conditions

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) has learned with deep regret of the death of nearly 25 migrants, including women and children, following the sinking of their boat between the archipelago of the Comoros and the island of Mayotte, which they were trying to reach via…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) Focal Point on the Study on Human and Peoples’ Rights and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and other new technologies convening Consultation Meeting on the Study in Kigali, Rwanda

The draft study will be made publicly available for enabling the wider public to provide input

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Focal Point on the Study on human and peoples’ rights and Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and other new and emerging technologies in Africa (the Study), Honourable Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso, will convene Consultation Meeting on the draft study in Kigali, Rwanda…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Press release on the Promotion Mission in the Republic of Cabo Verde

The mission aims, among other objectives, to engage in dialogue with key stakeholders to exchange views on improving the enjoyment of human rights in the country

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) wishes to inform all stakeholders and the public that, following an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde, it is currently undertaking a promotion mission in this State Party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples'…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Mauritania: Press release on the death of more than 25 migrants off the coast of Nouakchott

The Commission is deeply saddened by the tragic shipwreck of a boat carrying around 300 migrants off the coast of Nouakchott, in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, which killed more than 25 people

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) is closely monitoring the situation of migrants on the continent and the extreme risks they face, particularly in the context of the increase in migratory flows via the West Atlantic route, notably from Senegal, Mauritania, and Gambia to the Canary…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Press Statement on the occasion of the "Pan-African Women's Day"

As part of investing in women and accelerating progress, a strong focus on education is essential to realizing the vision of Agenda 2063 and creating a future where African women are empowered

As we commemorate the 2024 Pan African Women’s Day under the theme "Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress," the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, through the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to advancing gender equality, empowering women and girls, and upholding…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Statement of the Catastrophic Floods in Kenya

The African Commission expresses its sadness about the death of 200 people and the displacement of 150,000 others and sends its deep condolences to the families and communities affected by such loss of lives

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), through Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso, the Country Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Republic of Kenya, follows with profound concern the destructive floods affecting parts of the Republic of Kenya since 18 April, 2024.  The African Commission expresses its sadness…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Press release on the discovery of a mass grave containing at least 65 bodies of migrants in Libya

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the bereaved victims and condemns all violations of migrants' rights that may lead to their disappearance, including the right to life

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) is following with great attention the situation of migrants in Libya, a territory traversed by one of the deadliest migratory routes in Africa. The Commission is deeply alarmed and saddened by the discovery, in south-west Libya, of a mass grave…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Statement of condolences on the passing of H.E Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of The Republic of Namibia

President Geingob's passing is an immense loss not only for Namibia but also for the African continent as a whole

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) extends its deepest condolences on the passing of His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, on 4 February 2024. As the Country Rapporteur for Namibia, I join the ACHPR in mourning the loss of a…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
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Press Release on the Promotion Mission to the Kingdom of Lesotho

During the Mission, the delegation will meet with a cross-section of human rights actors in the country, especially those working in the field of human rights

The Secretariat of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Secretariat) wishes to inform the general public that the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission), upon authorization of the Government by the Kingdom of Lesotho (Lesotho), is scheduled to undertake a Promotion Mission to Lesotho…

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Call for inputs on the African Declaration on the Promotion of the Role of Human Rights Defenders and their Protection in Africa

The ultimate objective of this Regional Declaration is to appropriate at continental level the Conventions and other standards and guidelines adopted at global level, especially the 1998 United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission), at its 65th Ordinary Session held from 21 October to 10 November 2019, in Banjul, The Gambia, adopted Resolution ACHPR/Res.432(LXV) 2019 on the Elaboration of an African Declaration on the Promotion of the Role of Human Rights Defenders and their…