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African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights empowers female staff through Women in Leadership training

by Chipiliro Kansilanga

Arusha, 15 August 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR/the Court) has completed a two-day Women Leadership training for its female..

African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights celebrates Pan-African Women’s Day

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The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights mourns the passing of former Judge, Honourable Justice George W. Kanyeihamba

The African Court, The Banjul Commission and The Child Rights Committee renew Staff Exchange Framework in Malabo

AFRICAN COURT TO HOLD A COMPLIANCE HEARING IN APPLICATION NO. 006/2012, AFRICAN COMMISSION V REPUBLIC OF KENYA, 4 JUNE 2025

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The Court ensures access to justice by hearing cases, issuing binding decisions and authoritative advisory opinions on human and peoples’ rights across the continent.

Compliance with Decisions

The Court regularly assesses the status of compliance with its decisions and reports on the same to the African Union policy organs to ensure robust accountability in the African human rights system.

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.

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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.

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The Court collaborates with African Union organs, regional and International Courts, national bodies, civil society, and international institutions to promote human and people’s rights and strengthen judicial cooperation.

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Public hearing; Democratic Republic of Congo v Republic of Rwanda application no 007/2023

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Judicial Seminar on Rendering Justice For Women Through Reparations

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African Court and ECOWAS Court of Justice pledge to strengthen global jurisprudence

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Activity Reports

The annual Activity Report of the African Court highlights key achievements, activities, challenges, and outcomes throughout the year.

Law Reports

Report of judgments, orders, and advisory opinions of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, detailing all decisions of the Court.

Year Book

A joint publication to spearhead studies on the promotion and protection of human rights and foster constructive engagement about the African human rights system.

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Joint law reports featuring the African Court, European Court, and Inter-American Court, showcasing key rulings and legal precedents.

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