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In this Month of Women, ACDHRS celebrates Madam Faiza Mohamed, SOAWR Coordinator, for her tireless advocacy in advancing gender equality, defending African women and girls' rights, and inspiring justice, accountability, and inclusive change across the continent. #womenday

This Women's Month, ACDHRS celebrates Executive Director Forster's lifelong leadership and dedication. Through her steadfast commitment, she has advanced human rights and civic participation, strengthened advocacy spaces, and empowered women and CSOs across Africa. #womenday

𝘋𝙞𝑑 𝒀𝑜𝒖 𝘒𝘯𝒐𝙬? ACDHRS serves as the Secretariat of the NGO Forum held before sessions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, bringing together civil society from across Africa to shape human rights advocacy on the continent. #acdhrs #ngosforum

The Executive Director of the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS), Mrs. Hannah Forster, participated in the sixth annual International Religious Freedom Summit 2026 held in Washington, D.C., from 2–3 February 2026. READ MORE: acdhrs.org/2026/03/acdhrs…

During the October 2025 NGOs Forum ahead of the 85th Ordinary Session of ACHPR, H.E. Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang, former Vice President of The Gambia, called for the establishment of a continental reparations framework to address the enduring legacies of slavery and colonialism.

ACDHRS is a pan-African non-governmental organization dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across the African continent. READ MORE: acdhrs.org/2026/02/the-af… #acdhrs #HumanRights #democracy #ruleoflaw

Ms. Ellen Ann, represented The African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies at two key engagements held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in February 2026: the 15th Youth Advocacy Training and the 42nd GIMAC CSO Pre-Summit Consultative Meeting. acdhrs.org/2026/02/acdhrs…

ACDHRS participated in Session One of the 15th Biennial Conference of the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions held in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The session focused on the Original Aspects of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. acdhrs.org/2026/02/acdhrs…

ACDHRS warmly congratulates Dr. Satang Nabaneh on her election to the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC). Her appointment is a significant milestone not only for The Gambia but for the African continent as a whole. #acdhrs #childrights

ACDHRS participated in a two-day Validation Workshop on the Draft Study on Indigenous Populations and Communities in Africa, held from 7–8 February 2026 at the Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. acdhrs.org/2026/02/acdhrs… #HumanRights #INDIGENOUS

Promoters of democracy, human rights, and constitutionalism across Africa have issued a formal petition opposing the assumption of the Chairmanship of the African Peer Review (APR) Heads of State Forum by H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda. Download: acdhrs.org/.../petition-l…

Last year, ACDHRS, in partnership with the Ford Foundation West Africa, brought together civil society actors from across West Africa for a regional training on human rights, environmental conservation, and climate action. facebook.com/share/p/1GZnZW… #humanrights #SGBV #environment

ACDHRS participated in the launch and press conference of the Baobab Initiative – “Women Leading Health and Climate Action”, held on 29 January 2026 at Penchami Hall. acdhrs.org/2026/02/acdhrs… #HumanRights #ClimateAction

𝐀𝐂𝐃𝐇𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐑. 𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐄𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃 (𝐀𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐖𝐂) acdhrs.org/2026/01/acdhrs…

A Season of Reflection, Reinforcing Solidarity, and Renewed Commitment to Democracy and Human Rights acdhrs.org/2025/12/a-seas…

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 ACDHRS invites qualified and motivated candidates to apply for the following positions: Personal Assistant to the Executive Director, Administrative Officer, Financial Controller and Driver/Messenger. acdhrs.org/2025/12/call-f…

Today, as the world marks International Human Rights Day, the ACDHRS joins partners, defenders, and communities across the globe in reaffirming our collective commitment to the inherent dignity and equal rights of all members of the human family. acdhrs.org/2025/12/acdhrs…

ACDHRS joins the global community in commemorating International Anti-Corruption Day, a moment to reaffirm our collective commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law across the African continent. acdhrs.org/2025/12/statem…

ACDHRS joins the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day, a moment of reflection, solidarity, and renewed commitment to the protection of the rights and dignity of people living with HIV and AIDS across Africa. Read More: acdhrs.org/2025/12/solida… #HIVAwareness #HIVAIDS

Mrs. Hannah Forster honoured as the Women’s Rights Advocate of the Year at the 5th Edition of the Gambia Women Chamber of Commerce (GWCC) Women in Business Forum and Awards. acdhrs.org/2025/12/acdhrs… #humanrights #Democracy #RuleOfLaw #Africa