Who We Are
Our Background
The Coalition for an Effective African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Court Coalition) is a network of non-governmental organizations and independent national human rights institutions which 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.
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
Latest Posts
Call for Internship Applications
AFRICAN COURT COALITION INTERNSHIP PROGRAMMEThe Coalition for an Effective African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Court Coalition/the Coalition)... read more
African Court Coalition Updates
In line with its Constitutional mandate to advocate for both the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the... read more
Niger and Guinea-Bissau Deposit Article 34(6) Declaration
Niger and Guinea-Bissau Deposit Article 34(6) Declaration, a momentous occasion that should inspire other AU Member States The African Court Coalition... read more
Invitation To Tender: Consultancy To Review Internal Policies And Develop An Administrative Policy Manual For The African Court Coalition
The Coalition for an Effective African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the African Court Coalition/ACC) and the Raoul Wallenberg... read more