Arusha, 08 March 2022: The Joint Retreat between the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the Permanent Representatives Committee of the African Union will be held on 10 and 11 March 2022 in Arusha, Tanzania.
According to the President of the African Court, Hon Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud, the two-day Retreat is to enhance the effectiveness of the Court and improve the protection of human rights on the continent.
The Retreat is aimed at renewing an atmosphere of trust, cooperation and confidence-building,’’ she added.
About 100 participants are expected to attend the Retreat, including Judges of the Court and relevant departments of the African Union Commission.
NOTES FOR EDITORS
1. The Court is composed of 11 Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.
2. The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold an Extra-Ordinary Sessions.
3. The Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) comprises Permanent Representatives to the African Union and other plenipotentiaries of Member States. Executive Council.
Further information on the Court can be obtained from the Court’s website at www.african-court.org.
For PRC at https://au.int/prc
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Email: Robert.Eno@african-court.org
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