Who We Are
Our Background
The Coalition for an Effective African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the African Court Coalition) is a membership-based organisation made up with Civil Society Organisations, independent human rights institutions, and individual members. The Coalition was formed during the first conference for the promotion of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights establishing the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Niamey, Niger in May 2003. The Coalition was formally registered as an NGO in Tanzania in September 2007, its Secretariat is in Arusha, Tanzania where the African Court is also based.
Our Mission
To mobilize and coordinate the diverse stakeholders of the African Court to support building of an institutionally strong and independent Court that delivers effectively and efficiently on its mandate.
Our Vision
An independent African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights that is effectively serving and recognized by all the peoples of Africa and their states.
Our Objectives
To achieve full ratification of the African Court Protocol; and promote deposit of Article 34 (6) Declaration of the African Court Protocol by all State parties to allow direct access to the African Court by individuals and NGOs;
About the African Court
A continental court established by African countries to ensure the protection of human and peoples’ rights in Africa
Past & Present Development Partners
To deliver our objectives, the coalition has worked with the support of a number of development partners
Latest Posts
CONFERENCE ON IMPLEMENTATION AND DOMESTIC IMPACT OF DECISIONS OF THE AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
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ARUSHA INITIATIVE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO IDENTIFY EXPERTS FOR UPCOMING ELECTIONS TO THE AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
ENGLISH FRENCH PORTUGUESE ENGLISH ARUSHA INITIATIVE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO IDENTIFY EXPERTS FOR UPCOMING ELECTIONS TO THE AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS  Arusha, March... read more
Civil Society Organizations and National Human Rights Institutions call for more transparency and announce new initiative on the nomination and selection of members of human rights mechanisms in Africa
Arusha, February 21, 2024 Civil society organizations and National Human Rights Institutions engaging with the African Union (AU) human rights mechanisms... read more
ACC PARTICIPATION TO THE 2024 JUDICIAL YEAR OF THE AFRICAN COURT
The Coalition Participates in the Opening of the 2024 Judicial Year of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Judges... read more
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF JUDGES OF THE AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS
 UPCOMING NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS OF JUDGES TO THE AFRICAN COURT, JULY 2024The Executive Council of the African Union Commission is... read more
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Virtual Training on Observer Status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Capacity Building Training on the Observer Status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights: Special Focus on Women... read more