ACHPR
Human Rights our Collective Responsibility
INTERSESSION ACTIVITY REPORT
BY
HON. VICE-CHAIR JANET RAMATOULIE SALLAH-NJIE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA
PRESENTED AT THE
79TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS
14th May – 3rd June 2024
Banjul, The Gambia
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
31 Bijilo Annex Layout, Kombo North District, West Coast Region https://achpr.au.int/
Phone: (220) 230 4361 Fax: (220) 441 05 04
Email: au-banjul@africa-union.org
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Human Rights our Collective Responsibility
INTRODUCTION
- In accordance with Rules 25(3) and 64 of the Rules of Procedure (2020) of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) and in line with its Resolution ACHPR/res.38 (XXV) 99 of 5 May 1999, I present this Report in my capacity as the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa (the SRRWA). The Report also covers my activities undertaken as a Member of the Commission during the period under review.
- The Report is organized into five parts, each covering different aspects of the activities conducted during the intersession following the 77th Ordinary Session of the Commission held in Arusha, Tanzania, from 19 October – 9 November 2023.
- The report offers a comprehensive overview of my engagements and activities during the reporting period, structured into five parts. It begins with detailing my contributions as a Member of the Commission, followed by highlights of my role as the SRRWA, including participation in significant events. The third part focuses on Country Monitoring efforts, including actions to address human rights violations and commend progress in specific countries. The fourth part provides insights into the status of women and girls during the intersession period. Finally, the report concludes by summarizing observations and recommendations for consideration.
PART ONE: ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN AS A COMMISSIONER
A. Meetings of the African Union Policy-Making Organs
- In my capacity as the Vice-Chairperson of the Commission, I participated in the following meetings of the AU Policy-Making Organs held between January and February 2024.
The 47th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee
- From 15 January to 13 February 2024, I participated in the 74th Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC), which convened virtually.
The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
31 Bijilo Annex Layout, Kombo North District, West Coast Region https://achpr.au.int/
Phone: (220) 230 4361 Fax: (220) 441 05 04 Email: au-banjul@africa-union.org
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The 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council
- From 14 to 15 February 2024, I participated in the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government