📢📢The ACERWC and the ACHPR transmitted a Joint Letter of Appeal to H.E. Hon. Adama Barrow, President of The Gambia🇬🇲, regarding the death of a one-month-old baby girl from complications following Female Genital Mutilation #FGM. Read more on🌐🌐🔗🔗 acerwc.africa/en/article/sta…

Banjul, 20 and 21 2025 | We had the pleasure of hosting 29 female law students from University of The Gambia and the IOU at IHRDA. This training, titled "Justice in Action: Engaging Young Girls in Women’s Rights Advocacy," is part of our core mission to educate and inform. Clooney Foundation for Justice

[Expression of interest] The African Human Rights Law Journal is looking to add one or two new members to its editorial team. The job of co-editor entails contributing to editorial policy, identifying reviewers, overseeing the review process, and communicating with authors.

Human Rights Officer (Temporary) Pretoria Deadline: Sept 2 careers.un.org/jobSearchDescr…

Lusaka, 27-29 August 2025 | This week, we’re hosting a sub-regional training workshop for civil society and child-focused organizations in Anglophone #Africa. Participants are engaging on #ChildRights, corporate accountability, and effective advocacy with AU mechanisms and RECs.

Between 11–13 August 2025, ISLA and its co-conveners, convened the CSO Strategy Consultation on AU Reforms in Nairobi, Kenya. Read the full Communiqué here: the-isla.org/au-reforms-cso…

As we enter the third quarter of 2025, the HRDA Alumni Association would like to invite you to our second webinar of 2025, titled: "El Fasher's Unspoken Disaster: Siege, Starvation and the Weaponisation of Hunger" Date: Friday, 5 September 2025 Time: 13:00 – 15:00 (SAST) https

PALU is pleased to launch a 3-part report on litigation strategies for the restitution of African cultural heritage, aligning with the AU Theme of the Year (AOTY) on Reparations. We invite our members, partners, scholars, advocates and the general public to engage with these

PALU a le grand plaisir de lancer un rapport en trois parties sur les stratégies d’actions en justice pour la restitution du patrimoine culturel africain, en accord avec le Thème de l’année de l’UAconsacré aux réparations. Nous invitons nos membres, partenaires, chercheurs,

Business and Human Rights Accelerator Deadline: Dec 19 unglobalcompact.org/take-action/bu…

Legal Consultant (Non-Profit) for Africa Initiatives Remote (Licensed to practice law in African jurisdiction; 5 years' exp working as lawyer in one or more civil society organizations, law firms or legal advocacy organizations in Africa) Deadline: ASAP …yorkcitybarassociation.applytojob.com/apply/UnEIpXTT…

The rights of women and girls must be embedded in every layer of the extractive industry. From exploration to decision-making, from labour protections to land access, gender equity must be non-negotiable. Micheal Nyarko IHRDA #HerEconomicRights #EquityInExtraction

States have clear obligations to ensure that the extractive sector is not just a site of infrastructure and profit—but a space of gender equity, inclusion, and justice. Micheal Nyarko IHRDA #HerEconomicRights #EquityInExtraction

The extractive industry can be a blessing or a curse—and the difference lies in what the State chooses to do. Micheal Nyarko IHRDA #HerEconomicRights #EquityInExtraction

Yes, it is a vital source of revenue, but without strong governance, inclusive policies, and environmental safeguards, it can lead to displacement, inequality, and ecological harm. #HerEconomicRights #EquityInExtraction

The extractive sector holds immense potential—but only if the State ensures that surrounding communities truly benefit. Infrastructure alone is not enough. Micheal Nyarko IHRDA #HerEconomicRights #EquityInExtraction

States must guarantee: ✴️Fair revenue sharing ✴️Local employment and capacity building ✴️Environmental protection ✴️Gender equity and social safeguards #HerEconomicRights #EquityInExtraction

Hon. Commissioner Selma Sassi-Safer returns to moderate a key session on: 🔹 Implementation of African Union human rights treaties & protocols 🔹 Follow-up on African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights decisions and recommendations 📺 Watch live here: youtube.com/live/fPi8CZMnv… #Implementation #HumanRights

The Role of National Actors in facilitating the implementation of Decisions and Recommendations of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, success stories and lessons for various actors in future monitoring efforts. Watch here: youtube.com/live/fPi8CZMnv… #TreatiesRatification #Implementation