09 November – 04 December – 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Court
The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights to hold its 83rd Ordinary Session from 09 November to 04 December 2026 NOTES FOR EDITORS:..
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FOCUS AREAS
Sensitization and Public Outreach Missions
Through Sensitization missions in African Union Member States, the Court raises awareness about its mandate, role andprocedures, and to encourage Member States to ratify the Court’s Protocol and deposit the Declaration under Article 34(6) of the Protocol recognizing the competence of the Court to receive cases filed by individuals and NGOs.Legal Resources and Publications
The Court provides its procedural texts, decisions, law reports, activity reports and other publications on its website, contributing to the development of human rights jurisprudence in Africa, fostering a deeper understanding of itw work and enhancing legal research.KEY RESOURCES
Basic documents
How to file a case?
Legal aid
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights
Rules of Court
Practice Directions
How to file a case
Form for parties
Follow up activities
Legal aid policy
Legal aid forms
Form to be listed on the roster of counsel
Roster of counsel
