African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

Description:

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights was established in 1986 to promote human rights in Africa. Its website provides information on its aims, history, membership and activities. It includes access to its full-text charters, legal documents and treaties relating to human rights law in Africa. Also accessible are resolutions, press releases, communiques and country reports. These cover all aspects of human rights and civil liberties. Key topics include reports on the rights of women and children in Africa, human rights abuses, rights of refugees, political violence, torture and genocide, conditions in prison.

Connect to resource:

https://www.achpr.org/

Keywords controlled:

women's rights

human rights

genocide

civil liberties

africa

Keywords uncontrolled:

Africa

Type of resource:

Government bodies

Classification:

Human Rights

Civil Rights

Africa

Country of origin:

gm