CHRDA secures observer status with the African Union, a pivotal achievement granted during the 79th Ordinary Session of the Commission in Banjul, Gambia.
The Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa (CHRDA) has recently achieved a significant milestone by obtaining observer status with the African Union’s Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This prestigious recognition, granted during the 79th Ordinary Session of the Commission held in Banjul, Gambia, marks a turning point for the organization.
Founded as a Cameroonian human rights advocacy group, the CHRDA has expanded its reach and impact over the years. Initially known as the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Cameroon, it broadened its scope to address human rights issues across Africa, establishing regional offices in Sierra Leone and the United States.
The CHRDA has been instrumental in documenting human rights violations, particularly during the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon. In August 2018, the CHRDA published a list of 106 villages that had been attacked and burned, either partially or completely, by Cameroonian government forces since October 2017. The organization cited eyewitness accounts, videos, and photos as evidence of these attacks.
By gaining observer status, the CHRDA is not a member of the commission but has the privilege to participate in the activities of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This platform will enable the CHRDA to have a more significant impact on human rights advocacy and policy-making across the continent.
The CHRDA’s commitment to improving human rights in Africa, with a particular focus on Cameroon, has been recognized as an honour and an encouragement to further their efforts in the field. The observer status will likely enhance the CHRDA’s ability to influence and contribute to the development of human rights policies and practices throughout Africa.
For more information on the CHRDA’s work and its new role within the African Union, interested parties can refer to the detailed reports and resolutions available on the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights’ website.
The Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Africa (CHRDA) has recently achieved a significant milestone by obtaining observer status with the African Union’s Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This prestigious recognition, granted during the 79th Ordinary Session of the Commission held in Banjul, Gambia, marks a turning point for the organization.
Founded as a Cameroonian human rights advocacy group, the CHRDA has expanded its reach and impact over the years. Initially known as the Centre for Human Rights and Democracy in Cameroon, it broadened its scope to address human rights issues across Africa, establishing regional offices in Sierra Leone and the United States.
The CHRDA has been instrumental in documenting human rights violations, particularly during the Anglophone crisis in Cameroon. In August 2018, the CHRDA published a list of 106 villages that had been attacked and burned, either partially or completely, by Cameroonian government forces since October 2017. The organization cited eyewitness accounts, videos, and photos as evidence of these attacks.
By gaining observer status, the CHRDA is not a member of the commission but has the privilege to participate in the activities of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. This platform will enable the CHRDA to have a more significant impact on human rights advocacy and policy-making across the continent.
The CHRDA’s commitment to improving human rights in Africa, with a particular focus on Cameroon, has been recognized as an honour and an encouragement to further their efforts in the field. The observer status will likely enhance the CHRDA’s ability to influence and contribute to the development of human rights policies and practices throughout Africa.
