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
The Coalition believes in access to justice for all, particularly individuals and an independent judicial body.
Our Vision
The African Court Coalition envisages a continent where victims of human rights violations have access to justice.
Our Objectives
To promote the ratification of texts relating to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights by all member states of the African Union.
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
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