The African Commission has adopted general comments and many soft law instruments that have been critical for advancing human rights in Africa. The African Human Rights system has been pivotal to protecting and promoting human rights! #ArushaInitiativeTH

Dr. Japhet Biegon, Amnesty International's Africa Regional Advocacy Coordinator: “The practice of the African Commission of adopting general comments . . . signifies one of the celebratory moments for women’s rights across the continent.” #ArushaInitiativeTH

Dr. Japhet Biegon, Amnesty International's Africa Regional Advocacy Coordinator: “Given these low moments, we might ask ourselves: should we really continue to engage this system? Is it worth engaging this system? Time and time again, I say to myself: Yes!” #ArushaInitiativeTH

“Despite its limitations, the system has been improving over the years… I have seen tremendous improvements. These improvements have come from civil society… We can’t stop now.” - Dr. Japhet Biegon, Amnesty International's Africa Regional Advocacy Coordinator

“The progress we have made…can actually be wiped, can actually be reversed…That’s why our vigilance needs to continue.If we don’t engage with the system, regressive positions will continue to be taken, reversing the gains we’ve already made.” Dr. Japhet Biegon, Amnesty International

Dr Biegon calls for those serving in the African Human Rights systems to fulfill three important criteria: 1) competence 2) moral probity and 3)  independence and impartiality. “This is at the heart of the Arusha Initiative” #ArushaInitiativeTH

Amnesty International Dr. Japhet Biegon, Amnesty International's Africa Regional Advocacy Coordinator on the ideal qualities for members of human rights mechanisms: “Their only fidelity is to the instrument which they are meant to protect... The African Charter requires their independence and impartiality.”

DAY8 of #ACERWC44 (Closed Session) ▪️ Hearing on Communication No. 0017/Com/001/2021 submitted by Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network, Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa and Centre for Human Rights (On Behalf of Children Affected by Witchcraft Accusations

Both parties presented their arguments on the merits during the Hearing on Communication No. 0017/Com/001/2021 submitted by Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network, Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa and Centre for Human Rights (On Behalf of Children Affected by

10/10/24: ACERWC holds hearing in case filed in Dec 2021 by IHRDA, CentreForHumanRights, Child Rights and Rehabilitation Network, alleging #Nigeria's failure to protect children accused of #witchcraft from persecution & inhumane treatment @ ongoing #ACERWC44 in Maseru, Lesotho

“Through our cutting edge litigation, innovative training workshops, & impactful policy advocacy across Africa, we have empowered stakeholders to put the best interests of our girls at the fore front.” IHRDA Executive Director, @kikamusa #IDG2024 youtu.be/Yjuxh7Y6q8A

Join us on 18 Oct 2024 for a panel holding on the sidelines of #ACHPR81OS, focused on building a resilient civic space in Africa. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Happening now! Litigants’ Group Members Meeting.

IHRDA’s team at the opening ceremony of #ACHPR81OS. Looking forward to fruitful engagements with all our partners! #HumanRights #Africa #AfricaweWant

If you missed our #ACHPR81OS Opening Ceremony, don’t worry! Here are some photo highlights that capture the day perfectly. Let the images tell the story! #ACHPR81OS #HumanRights #TheAfricaWeWant

In a pivotal step towards safeguarding fundamental human rights in Africa, Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement Women Leaders Network for Development (RFLD) partnered with the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, CIVICUS, The Centre for Human Rights, and IHRDA to host a significant side event in Banjul, The

IHRDA is happy to have been profiled in this powerful article by david_barnard, highlighting our work, alongside that of other #humanrights organizations operating across Africa. A must read on this #AfricaHumanRightsDay. #HumanRights #Africa #HumanRightsDay Michael Gyan Nyarko

#HappeningNow 📌 Panel on the Impact of Article 59 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Communications’ Procedure of the African Commission. #ACHPR81OS #HumanRights #Africa

Le Directeur Exécutif Adjoint de l'IHRDA, Michael Gyan Nyarko, prend la parole pour faire une déclaration sur la situation des droits de l'Homme au Soudan. Regardez l'intégralité de son discours ici :youtube.com/watch?v=lZV-KX… #ACHPR81OS #L'Afrique que nous voulons

23/10/24: @ #ACHPR81OS in Banjul, IHRDA raises concern over continuous massive #humanrights violations happening in #Sudan; calls on African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to engage with other regional & int’l bodies to mediate a ceasefire & ensure protection of civilians. bit.ly/3Yj3CQR