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 Coalition Meets with the Solicitor General of Ghana in the Efforts to Enhance Implementation of Decisions of the African Court
EN_Version FR_Version Accra, Ghana: On Monday 29 September 2025, the African Court Coalition delegation met with the Solicitor General of the Republic... read more
Arusha Initiative: Announcing Upcoming 2026 African Human Rights Mechanisms Vacancies and Webinar
Arusha Initiative shares their announcement of upcoming vacancies within the African Human Rights Mechanisms and an upcoming webinar featuring Dr.... read more
THE JUDGE PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN COURT PAYS A COURTESY VISIT TO THE OFFICES OF THE AFRICAN COURT COALITION
EN-VER. On Thursday 21 August 2025, the African Court Coalition was honored by a historic courtesy visit by the Judge President... read more
THE AFRICAN COURT COALITION MISSION IN TANZANIA SECURES KEY COMMITMENTS TOWARDS ENHANCING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AFRICAN COURT DECISIONS
EN-VER. A delegation from the African Court Coalition which included representation from the East Africa Law Society (EALS) concluded a successful... read more
THE AFRICAN COURT COALITION COURTESY VISIT TO THE NEW JUDGE PRESIDENT OF THE AFRICAN COURT
EN-VER.The African Court Coalition secretariat paid a courtesy visit to the office of the new Judge President of the African... read more
AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT
Honourable Justice Modibo SackoPresident of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights Honourable Lady... read more