Arusha, 26 February 2026: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) will host the Fourth International Human Rights Forum, bringing together the African Court, the European Court of Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, from 03-04 March 2026 in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.
The Forum will be held within the framework of the Court’s 80th Ordinary Session, taking place from 2 to 27 March 2026 at the seat of the Court in Arusha, Tanzania.
The Forum serves as a platform for the three human rights Courts to exchange experiences, strengthen cooperation and deepen dialogue on common challenges and emerging human rights issues.
It is convened every two years in alternating regions, hosted successively by each of the three Courts. Previous editions were held in Kampala, Uganda (2019), Strasbourg, France (2021), and San José, Costa Rica (2023).
This year’s Forum will bring together Judges and officials from the three Courts, alongside experts, to engage in high-level discussions on various topical issues such as the impact of new technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) on human rights and governance, highlighting both opportunities and associated risks.
The three Courts will also renew their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which was initially signed in San José, to reaffirm their shared commitment and collaboration in the advancement of human rights across the regions.
The Court will also continue preparations for its 20th Anniversary commemorations throughout 2026, which will feature a year-long series of activities across the continent, highlighting the Court’s achievements, challenges and contribution to protecting human and peoples’ rights over the past two decades.
NOTES FOR EDITORS:
- The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (AfCHPR) is an organ of the African Union established by African Union Member States to ensure the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa.
- The Court complements and reinforces the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
- The Court is composed of eleven Judges, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.
- The Court meets four times a year in Ordinary Sessions and may hold Extra-Ordinary Sessions.
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