African Region: ICJ report shows that African States remain a long way from turning their commitments to reality in ensuring disability rights | ICJ The International Commission Jurists (ICJ) has issued a report finding that while African authorities in the region have incorporated an improved

Although the report focuses on 9 States, its recommendations are broadly applicable across the wider African context—especially now that the #AfricanDisabilityProtocol has entered into force.

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🙌@icjurists.bsky.social welcomed the entry into force of the Protocol on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in #Africa & urged the Commission to develop reporting guidelines in consultation with States, civil society & persons with disabilities (6/6) #DisabilityRights #AfricanDisabilityProtocol

With a view to advancing the implementation of the #CRPD and the #AfricanDisabilityProtocol, this convening served as a collaborative platform for stakeholders to exchange best practices and raise awareness of the barriers hindering access to justice for persons with disabilities

NEW: Zimbabwe launches Africa Disability Protocol implementation programme The Leading Family Newspaper in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has launched its national implementation programme for the African Disability Protocol (ADP), reinforcing its commitment to disability rights.

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Oral statement on the need for the ACHPR to develop periodic reporting guidelines under the African Disability Protocol | ICJ Oral statement delivered by the International Commission of Jurists at the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on the need for the Af

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