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
THE AFRICAN COURT TO HOLD A COMPLIANCE HEARING ON THE OGIEK CASE ON 12 NOVEMBER 2024/LA COUR AFRICAINE TIENDRA UNE AUDIENCE DE CONFORMITÉ DANS L’AFFAIRE OGIEK LE 12 NOVEMBRE 2024
On Tuesday 12 November 2024, after the opening of its 75th Ordinary Session, the African Court on Human and Peoples’... read more
IDEATION WORKSHOP REPORT
GIZ AFRICAN UNION AWARE PROJECT AND RWI REGIONAL PROGRAMME NAIROBI IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AFRICAN COURT COALITION ORGANIZE AN IDEATION... read more
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
FREE MEMBERSHIP FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TO JOIN THE AFRICAN COURT COALITIONThe Coalition for an Effective African Court on Human and... read more
THE AFRICAN COURT COALITION MET WITH THE DEPUTY MINISTER OF JUSTICE OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO TO ADVOCATE FOR THE DEPOSIT OF ARTICLE 34 (6) DECLARATION TO ALLOW DIRECT ACCESS TO THE AFRICAN COURT
ADVOCACY FOR THE DEPOSIT OF ARTICLE 34(6) DECLARATION BY THE DRCOn Wednesday 21 August 2024, in Arusha, Tanzania, the Coalition... read more
LIBERIA’S COMMITMENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE AFRICAN COURT PROTOCOL / L’ENGAGEMENT DU LIBERIA EN FAVEUR DE LA RATIFICATION DU PROTOCOLE DE LA COUR AFRICAINE
LIBERIA’S COMMITMENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF THE AFRICAN COURT PROTOCOL The Government of the Republic of Liberia has committed to... read more