🌍 #ACHPR83: The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights wrapped up its 83rd ordinary session on 22 May 2025. Key highlights include periodic reviews of 🇪🇹 Ethiopia and 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe, and panels tackling urgent human rights issues. 🧵

ACHPR83: Advancing justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations Commissioner Litha Musyimi-Ogana, Chairperson of the Human Rights Committee and the Task Force on Indigenous and Minority Peoples in Africa, moderated the session and opened with a reminder of the…

#ACHPR83: Advancing justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations 📝
During the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission, a high-level panel discussion was held on advancing justice for Africans and people of African descent through reparations.

ACHPR83: The African Commission should continue cooperating with NGOs and NHRIs During her presentation, Commissioner Sassi outlined the ACHPR's role of cooperation with NHRIs and with NGOs in promoting and protecting human rights in Africa, as per article 45(1) of the African…

#ACHPR83: The African Commission should continue cooperating with NGOs and NHRIs 📝
As part of the 83rd ordinary session of the African Commission, Commissioner Salma Sassi presented the Commission’s papers on the state of cooperation with national human rights institutions (NHRIs) and NGOs.

ACHPR 83: Despite reforms, concerns remain over defender protection in Zimbabwe In its report, the Government of Zimbabwe maintained that the rights of human rights defenders were already guaranteed by the Constitution and existing laws, and thus no specific protective…

#ACHPR83: Despite reforms, concerns remain over defender protection in Zimbabwe 📝
The country presented its 16th Periodic Report during the
African Commission, covering the period 2019 to 2023, which highlighted several institutional and legislative reforms.
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📌 As the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights comes to an end, the @icjurists.bsky.social highlights its participation through several oral statements delivered during the session. (1/6)🧵👇
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ACHPR83: ISHR urges stronger protection for human rights defenders across Africa In his report, the Special Rapporteur reflected on progress made in establishing national protection mechanisms, particularly noting positive developments in countries like Côte d’Ivoire…

ACHPR83: ISHR urges stronger protection for human rights defenders across #Africa 📝
On 8 May 2025, during the 83rd ordinary session of the African Commission, ISHR delivered a statement under Item 5, which focused on the activity report of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders. #ACHPR83

On 8 May 2025, during the 83rd ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) in Banjul, a critical panel discussed the “Lessons from the 1994 Genocide against the Tut... Moderated by Commissioner Solomon Ayele Dersso, the panel was held pursuant to the Commission’s resolution on the 1994 genocide and in observance of the annual commemoration period designated by both…

On 8 May 2025, during the 83rd ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, a panel discussed the lessons from the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda along with current human rights challenges in conflict situations, as well as transitional justice. #ACHPR83

ACHPR83: Human rights as an imperative for people-centered sustainable development in Africa The theme of the second joint forum held during the public ordinary session of the ACHPR was ‘Human rights as an imperative for people-centred sustainable development in Africa’. Commissioners…

More news from #ACHPR83 after the 2nd joint forum of its special mechanisms, which brings together various actors to discuss the convergence of human rights and sustainable development for the benefit of Africans.

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Stay tuned for more news from #ACHPR83 next week!

Here is a snapshot of what happened at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights #ACHPR83 this week ⬇️

RFLD at the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights A delegation led by RFLD Human Rights Senior Officer Mr. John Gbenagnon is participating in the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) in Banjul, The Gamb...

At the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (#ACHPR83), RFLD is highlighting the critical issues facing women human rights defenders and young people.

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📍 Press Room 3, Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center, Banjul (The Gambia)
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83rd ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS The ACHPR is pleased to announce its upcoming 83rd Ordinary Session, taking place in Banjul, The Gambia, from 2 to 22 May 2025.

#Africa 🌍 The Africa Freedom of Information Centre breaks down why the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights session scheduled for May is a vital platform for dialogue on human rights. Join African states, CSOs + defenders in shaping the future.
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African Commission: Alert to the NGO Forum and the 83rd Ordinary Session The Forum on the Participation of NGOs in ordinary sessions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, also known as the ‘NGO Forum’ is an advocacy platform coordinated by the African…

African Commission: Alert to the NGO Forum and the 83rd Ordinary Session 🔴
The 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission will be held in Banjul, The Gambia, from 2 to 22 May 2025. The session will be preceded by the NGO Forum, which will be held in a hybrid format from 28 to 30 April. #ACHPR83