What we do
Six areas of work, set out in our statutes, to advance justice and accountability.
International advocacy
We aim to bring documented facts before international and regional human-rights mechanisms.
Documented facts matter only if they reach those who can act. ACJR seeks to engage with international and regional human-rights mechanisms, independently and in line with their rules.
Statutes, Art. 7
The UN system and the Human Rights Council
Where it is permitted to take part, and in line with the applicable rules, ACJR may contribute to the work of these mechanisms.
Human Rights Council
Taking part in sessions, consultations and events, and organising or contributing to side events.
Universal Periodic Review
Preparing and submitting contributions, under the conditions the mechanism sets.
Special procedures
Sending information, communications and appeals to special procedures and competent mechanisms.
Treaty bodies
Shadow reports and contributions; where the law allows, helping victims access complaint mechanisms.
Statutes, Art. 8.1–8.2
Regional and international cooperation
ACJR also aims to act at continental level and with international judicial institutions.
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Cooperation and advocacy with the Commission.
Other African mechanisms
Cooperation and advocacy with other competent African mechanisms, in line with their rules on referral and participation.
International judicial institutions
Submitting documented information where this is legally possible and relevant.
Alliances and networks
ACJR seeks to build alliances and networks with non-governmental organisations, institutions and regional or international actors pursuing compatible goals.
ACJR is an independent organisation. It does not currently hold consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) and is not accredited to any UN or African Union body. Any engagement with these mechanisms implies no affiliation with, or endorsement by, them.