INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS
1. General
The 73$^{rd}$ Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (the Commission) will be held physically in Banjul, the Republic of The Gambia from 20 October - 9 November 2022.
The Public Session will take place at the International Conference Centre (ICC) from 21 – 30 October 2022; The Private Sessions will take place from 31 October – 8 November 2022; the Closing Ceremony, which will be a Public event, will be held virtually on 9 November 2022.
2. Credentials
State delegates and other participants are kindly requested to bring their official credentials, duly signed by the appropriate authorities in their countries or organizations, and hand them to the Commission’s Secretariat prior to registration.
3. Preliminary e-registration
The Secretariat kindly requests that those who intend to participate in the Session complete the preliminary e-registration form available on the website of the Commission: www.achpr.org, and submit same to the Secretariat latest by 30 September 2022, to enable the Secretariat conclude the required logistical arrangements with the Host Government and to facilitate the issuance of entry clearances and visas.
Information Note for the 73$^{rd}$ Ordinary Session, Banjul, The Gambia
4. Physical registration and identification badges
On arrival at venue, participants are advised to register and obtain identification badges at the main lobby area outside the Conference Hall prior to the opening of the Session. For identification and security reasons, all participants are requested to wear their badges at all times during the Session.
5. Meals
Teas, coffees and water will be provided. Lunch will be available at the Conference Centre's Cafeteria. Participants will bear the cost of their lunch. Participants who do not wish to buy their lunch from the Conference Centre's Cafeteria, may do so at other catering facilities available at Senegambia area (around 10minutes walk).
6. Immigration requirements
Every participant arriving in The Gambia should have a valid Passport and visa where required. Entry visas can be obtained at any Diplomatic or Consular Mission of the Republic of The Gambia.
For participants who do not have diplomatic representations of the Republic of The Gambia in their countries, arrangements are being made for visas to be given to them on arrival at Banjul International Airport, upon presentation of their Letters of Invitation to the Session, provided they have submitted their pre-registration forms to the Secretariat by the deadline of 30 September 2022, latest for all categories of participants. Those who fail to do this have to make their own visa arrangements.
7. Airport Levy
Every traveler arriving or departing from Banjul International Airport is required to pay an Airport Levy of D1,000.00 (One thousand Dalasi) or US$20.00 (twenty United States Dollars), on arrival and departure, except for holders of Diplomatic Passports.
8. Health requirements
Participants are kindly advised to obtain International Health Insurance to cover any medical emergency, from the time of departure until the time of their return to their final destinations.