African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights

Overview of what you will learn in this module

An overview and summary of the main human rights mechanism in Africa

Get an understanding of the methods and tools

The most important reference for human rights defenders in Africa

A look at the main promotional functions of the African Commission

A look at the protective function of the African Commission

An overview of the Special Mechanisms of the African Commission

Pros and cons of engaging with the African Commission

Test your knowledge on the African Commission!

Overview of what you will learn in this section

Have in mind some limitations that you might face when engaging and prepare for it

Discover what you can do depending on your thematics

Discover how to engage with the African Commission's Special Mechanisms

Understand the State Periodic Review process at ACHPR

Check out tips and tricks on how to write a shadow report

Get to know how to formally induce a complain through the Communications procedure

Plan for your Communication submission and amicus curiae brief

Find out more about country visits by the Commissioners

Think about how to attract a country visit by ACHPR to your home country

Read about ways to pursue and sustain your engagement with the African Commission

Stay up to date on all the latest news on the African Commission

Coordinate your efforts with other NGOs and get support

Test your knowledge on engaging with the African Commission from home!

Overview of how you can work with the African Commission during the sessions

Prepare and plan for potential limitations in engaging in-person at the ACHPR

Do your check-list: What will participating in the ACHPR session involve?

Reflect on the impact that oral statements can have on your advocacy

Deliver an effective and strategic oral statement at ACHPR

Understand if and how organizing a side event can be useful to you

Learn how to organize a successful side event

Explore how a resolution at the African Commission can be used in your advocacy

Influence the adoption of a resolution

Include meetings with different stakeholders in a session in your advocacy plan

Get some tips on how to set up a meeting and network during an ACHPR session

Explore the reasons why participating in the NGO forum be a good tool for your advocacy

Learn what you can do and how to participate at the NGO forum

Practice what you have learned!

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