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African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to host conference on enhancing Women’s engagement with its Procedures, 3-4 September 2025

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Arusha, 25 August 2025: During its 78th Ordinary Session (1 to 26 September 2025), the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will..

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to convene the 78th Ordinary Session of the Court, 1-26 September 2025

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