AfricanCommissionHPR @ACHPR
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) is a quasi-judicial body tasked with promoting and protecting human rights throughout Africa. achpr.org Gambia Joined October 2012-
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#ACHPR #vacancy :Seeking Expert member to serve on the Working Group on #Indigenous Populations/Communities in Africa: bit.ly/WbqcV5
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Only 4 more days left to complete the questionnaire for the Special Rapporteur on #Human Rights #Defenders in #Africa: bit.ly/UavZbD
For more info about the #Women #Human Rights #Defenders questionnaire & the French, Arabic and Portuguese versions: bit.ly/TaXGUk
#ACHPR questionnaire for #Women #Human Rights Defenders & those working on #gender issues and women's rights: bit.ly/T2ntQF
"Human rights are derived from human dignity and not from national origin or migratory status" Read more: bit.ly/ZWyFjS
#ACHPR Press release on the Human Rights Situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: bit.ly/Uc7E7R
#ACHPR #vacancy : seeking expert member to serve on the Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities in Africa: bit.ly/WbqcV5
The Special Rapporteur on Refugees, Asylum seekers, IDP and Migrants in Africa comments on the Kampala Convention: bit.ly/WYXWEb
Read more about the 2nd bi-annual meeting of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations/Communities in Africa at: bit.ly/YwTwuu
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#IHRDA Statement on International Day for the Elimination of #Violence against #Women lnkd.in/KGBtDt
Stay on top of ACHPR press releases- archive available at: bit.ly/T2Lfdm
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@TheRealKanyonge The newsletter contains information about past mentions of the issue such as a resolution adopted at the 40th session
@TheRealKanyonge Good question- point addressed in: bit.ly/TxzB7W
General Comments on Article 14 (1) (d) and (e) regarding the rights of women in Africa- available at: bit.ly/SSPYP1
In case you missed it #ACHPR launches first edition of newsletter on police and #human rights in Africa: achpr.org/files/news/201…
@annagueye Raison de plus pour renforcer la résolution# 228: bit.ly/TqyCUK
@TheRealKanyonge Some of the speeches have yet to be uploaded to the site. We will gladly look into the matter and get back to you ASAP.
Tweet your thoughts on Resolution 228 (link in previous tweet) using #ACHPR228.
Resolution 228 on the need to develop guidelines on conditions of police custody and pre-trial detention in Africa: achpr.org/sessions/52nd/…
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