#ACHPR85
📢OUT NOW: Special Edition Newsletter No. 14

The #WGEID reports on recent activities carried out within the framework of the #AddisAbabaRoadmap @ #ACHPR85 in Banjul & academic visit to Bissau.

Warm thanks to all CSOs and victims involved.

🗒️Read here: mailchi.mp/66ca42143369...
FOURTEENTH NEWSLETTER: WORKING GROUP ON ENFORCED OR INVOLUNTARY DISAPPEARANCES
mailchi.mp
December 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
ACHPR85: ISHR calls attention to attacks against defenders in Africa

IISHR advocate for the protection of HR defenders before international and regional mechanisms.

👉 Read more: https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/achpr85-ishr-calls-attention-to-attacks-against-human-rights-defenders-in-africa/
ACHPR85: ISHR calls attention to attacks against defenders in Africa - ISHR
During the 85th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, ISHR delivered a statement under the item activity report of the Special
ishr.ch
November 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
ACHPR85: Outcomes of the 85th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Reviews of Egypt, Tunisia, Botswana, Sudan and more.

👉 Read more: https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/achpr85-outcomes-of-the-85th-ordinary-session-of-the-african-commission-on-human-and-peoples-rights/
ACHPR85: Outcomes of the 85th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights - ISHR
The 85th session ran from 7 October to 30 October, with an online private section from 7 to 17 October and a public in-person session in Banjul, from 21 to 30
ishr.ch
November 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
ACHPR85: African Commission monitors the implementation of the African Union 2025 theme

A panel was held to assess the implementation of the recommendations.

👉 Read more: https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/achpr85-african-commission-monitors-the-implementation-of-the-african-union-2025-theme/
ACHPR85: African Commission monitors the implementation of the African Union 2025 theme - ISHR
In line with the AU's theme for 2025, the African Commission organised this panel to discuss the human rights-based approach to distribution required of
ishr.ch
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ACHPR85: African Commission documents human rights situation in Sudan

The African Commission conducted a virtual joint fact-finding mission on the situation in the country.

👉 Read more: https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/achpr-85-the-african-commission-documents-the-human-rights-situation-in-sudan/
ACHPR85: Combating terrorism with justice, transparency, respect for human rights - ISHR
States have the responsibility to protect people’s rights, especially civilians in a conflict context. However, in their fight against terrorism, States adopt
ishr.ch
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
ACHPR85: Combating terrorism with justice, transparency, respect for human rights

Some states adopting counter-terrorism measures use them to criminalise defenders.

👉 Read more: https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/achpr-85-combating-terrorism-with-justice-transparency-and-respect-for-human-rights/
ACHPR85: Combating terrorism with justice, transparency, respect for human rights - ISHR
States have the responsibility to protect people’s rights, especially civilians in a conflict context. However, in their fight against terrorism, States adopt
ishr.ch
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
ACHPR85: Right to a healthy environment must be guaranteed in Africa

The Working Groups convened a panel on the right to the environment in Africa.

👉 Read more: https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/achpr85-right-to-a-healthy-environment-must-be-guaranteed-in-africa/
November 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ACHPR85: African States urged to uphold human rights in migration agreements

Experts warned that migration externalisation practices risk undermining fundamental rights.

👉 Read more: https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/achpr85-african-states-urged-to-uphold-human-rights-in-migration-agreements/
ACHPR85: African States urged to uphold human rights in migration agreements - ISHR
Held on 22 October, the panel discussion on 'Externalisation of Migration Management: Legal Issues, Current Challenges and Responsibilities of African States'
ishr.ch
November 11, 2025 at 7:05 PM
ACHPR85: Situation must improve for women human rights defenders in Uganda

The Women Human Rights Defenders Network of Uganda and ISHR delivered a joint oral statement.

👉 Read more: https://ishr.ch/latest-updates/achpr85-situation-must-improve-for-women-human-rights-defenders-in-uganda/
October 31, 2025 at 7:10 AM
✊🏾 LHR stands with ISLA & feminist partners at #ACHPR85 🇬🇲 calling to strengthen the AU-CEVAWG.

Pause ratification, fix gaps, consult women’s rights organisations.

The fight to end violence against women & girls continues.

Sign: lnkd.in/dKMKtY6B
Join: lnkd.in/dK4huBhc
October 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
🗣️ Side Event | 29 Oct 🇬🇲

Advancing Rights-Based Migration Governance & Alternatives to Detention in Southern Africa

In conversation with Prof Selma Sassi-Safer, AU Special Rapporteur on Refugees & Migrants.

✊🏾 Hosted by LHR, IDC, SADC ATD Network & Scalabrini CT

#ACHPR85
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🌍 LHR at #ACHPR85 in Banjul, advancing rights-based migration, feminist justice & accountability for apartheid.

Together with IDC, MADRE & ISLA, we push for humane alternatives to detention & stronger global justice mechanisms✊🏾

#HumanRights #FeministJustice #Accountability #GlobalJustice
October 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
#IamAPHRC is at the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human & Peoples’ Rights. Christopher Maero joins partners to discuss Adolescent Sexual & Reproductive Health & Access to Safe Abortion in Africa, sharing evidence to strengthen policies & programs.

#ACHPR85 #SRHR #APHRCResearch
October 22, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Aujourd’hui à la #NGOForum de la @achpr_cadhp à #Banjul, notre coordinatrice, @AnithaGateretse prendra la parole sur l’importance de documenter les violations pour protéger les défenseur·e·s des droits humains.
Thème : Le prix de la vérité
#ACHPR85 #Burundi
October 18, 2025 at 3:49 PM