THEME: HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS AND THE COVID19 PANDEMIC: PROTECTING RIGHTS FOR BUILDING BACK BETTER

Banjul, 15 October 2020: The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the ACHPR) wishes to invite State Parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Organs of the African Union, National Human Rights Institutions, International Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations and the general public, to a Webinar event in commemoration of the Africa Human Rights Day.

WHAT: Virtual Conference in commemoration of the Africa Human Rights Day

WHEN: Wednesday 21 October 2020; Time: 09:00 – 11: 00 Hours (GMT)

VENUE: Virtual, Zoom Webinar link:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NnkMSvwiQOOO3BWVShuWKw

WHO: H. E. Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana [Keynote Address]

H. E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission [Opening Statement]

Dr. Solomon Ayele Dersso, Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights [Welcome Remarks]

Honourable Commissioner Rémy Ngoy Lumbu, Vice Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights [vote of thanks]

NOTES FOR EDITORS:

The African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights came into force on 21 October 1986. This date has been declared, and is being celebrated annually as an African Human Rights Day.

By virtue of article 30 of the African Charter, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) was established as an enforcement mechanism for the African Charter. The ACHPR is composed of eleven Commissioners, nationals of Member States of the African Union elected in their individual capacity.

Further information on the ACHPR can be obtained from the ACHPR’s website at www.achpr.org.

FOR MORE COMMENTS:

Ms. Lindiwe Khumalo, Ag. Executive Secretary
Tel: +220 4410 505 / 506; Email: achpr.stcincoming@africa-union.org

For media interested in participating please contact:
Mr. Etwell Karikoga Karikogae@africa-union.org
For Media inquiries: au-banjul@africa-union.org