African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is the judicial arm of the African Union and one of the three regional human rights courts together with the European Court of Human Rights and the Inter-American Court of Human rights. It was established to protect the human and peoples’ rights in Africa principally through delivery of judgments. The Court has its permanent seat in Arusha, the United Republic of Tanzania.

Physical address
Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Conservation Centre Dodoma Road
Visit website
https://www.african-court.org/wpafc/

646 documents

Title Date
Resolution on the Right to Fair Trial and Legal Aid in Africa Resolution 15 November 1999
Resolution Urging States to Envisage a Moratorium on the Death Penalty Resolution 15 November 1999
Resolution on the Re-appointment of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa Resolution 5 November 1999
Resolution concerning the Republic of Seychelles’ refusal to present its initial report Resolution 5 May 1999
Resolution on the Criteria for Granting and Enjoying Observer Status to Non-Governmental Organizations Working in the Field of Human and Peoples’ Rights Resolution 5 May 1999
Resolution on the Designation of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa Resolution 5 May 1999
Resolution on the Extension of the Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Prisons and Conditions of Detention in Africa Resolution 5 May 1999
Resolution on the Ratification of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child Resolution 5 May 1999
Resolution on the Situation in Comoros Resolution 5 May 1999
Resolution on the Situation in Niger Resolution 5 May 1999
Resolution on Nigeria's return to a Democratic system Resolution 31 October 1998
Resolution on the Cooperation between the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and NGOs having observer status with the Commission Resolution 31 October 1998
Resolution on the granting of Observer Status to National Human Rights Institutions in Africa Resolution 31 October 1998
Resolution on the Peace Process in Guinea-Bissau Resolution 31 October 1998
Resolution on the Ratification of the Additional Protocol on the Creation of an African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights Resolution 31 October 1998
Resolution on the Ratification of the Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines Resolution 31 October 1998
Resolution on the Ratification of the Treaty on the International Criminal Court Resolution 31 October 1998
Resolution on the Protection of the Name, Acronym and Logo of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Resolution 24 April 1997
Resolution on Burundi Resolution 4 April 1996
Resolution on Electoral Process and Participatory Governance Resolution 4 April 1996
Resolution on Liberia Resolution 4 April 1996
Resolution on the Respect and the Strengthening of the Independence of the Judiciary Resolution 4 April 1996
Resolution on the Role of Lawyers and Judges in the Integration of the Charter and the Enhancement of the Commission’s work in national and sub-regional systems Resolution 4 April 1996
Resolution on Anti-Personnel Land Mines Resolution 22 March 1995
Resolution on Nigeria Resolution 22 March 1995
Resolution on Prisons in Africa Resolution 22 March 1995
Resolution on Sudan Resolution 22 March 1995
Resolution on the Gambia Resolution 22 March 1995
Resolution on Nigeria Resolution 3 November 1994
Resolution on Rwanda Resolution 3 November 1994
Resolution on the Gambia Resolution 3 November 1994
Resolution on the Military Resolution 3 November 1994
Resolution on the Situation of Human Rights in Africa Resolution 3 November 1994
Resolution on South Africa Resolution 24 July 1994
Resolution on the Situation in Rwanda Resolution 27 April 1994
Resolution on Human Rights Education Resolution 10 December 1993
Resolution on the Promotion and Respect of International Humanitarian Law and Human and Peoples’ Rights Resolution 10 December 1993
Resolution on the Right to Freedom of Association Resolution 9 March 1992
Resolution on the Right to Recourse and Fair Trial Resolution 9 March 1992
Guidelines for National Periodic Reports Guidelines 14 April 1989
Resolution on the Celebration of an African Day of Human Rights Resolution 14 April 1989
Resolution on the Establishment of Committees on Human Rights or other similar Organs at National, Regional or Subregional levels Resolution 14 April 1989
Resolution on the Integration of the Provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights into National laws of States Resolution 14 April 1989
Recommendation on Periodic Reports Resolution 28 April 1988
Recommendation on the Financial Rules and Regulations Governing the Functioning of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Resolution 28 April 1988
Recommendation on the Headquarters of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Resolution 28 April 1988