Senegal hosts African human rights commission

Dakar, Oct 12 (Prensa Latina) Senegal is hosting the 89th ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to assess compliance with international instruments and strengthen relations with the government and civil society.

October 12, 2026
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The private and public sessions will run until October 21, bringing together commissioners and the body’s Secretariat, all States Parties, African Union organs, National Human Rights Institutions, international and non-governmental organizations, and people in general.

The debates will address the human rights situation in Africa, the Commission’s relationship with national human rights institutions and NGOs, and reports on the commissioners’ activities.

A Joint Forum of Special Mechanisms will mark the 40th anniversary since the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights came into force and African Human Rights Day on October 21.

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights consists of 11 commissioners, nationals of African Union member states elected in their individual capacity.

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