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

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Virtual Training on Observer Status with the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
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FINAL REPORT OF THE AFRICAN COURT COALITION SIDE MEETING – 23rd OCTOBER 2023.
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VIDEO: RE-CREATING THE AFRICAN HUMAN RIGHTS SYSTEM THAT WE WANT
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PROGRAM OFFICER
The African Court Coalition is seeking applications from competent, dynamic, and self-motivated individuals to fill the position of Program Officer... read more
Lady Justice Imani Aboud Re-elected President of the African Court for another Term of Two Years
The African Court Coalition congratulates Lady Justice Imani Daud Aboud for being re-elected President of the African Court on Human... read more

AFRICAN COURT COALITION INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
AFRICAN COURT COALITION INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME The Coalition for an Effective African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Court Coalition/the Coalition)... read more