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African Court admits RFK Human Rights, IHRDA as amici curiae in case on electoral rights in Tanzania

Banjul and Washington, D.C., 20 March 2025: The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights (African Court) has granted the request by the Institute for…

Bessem AyukMarch 21, 2025

Decided Cases Latest News Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Statements / Press Releases Torture Women / Girls

ECOWAS Court orders Sierra Leone to compensate rape survivor for failing in duty to protect

Banjul, 20 March 2025: The Court of Justice of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Court) has condemned Sierra Leone for failing to…

Bessem AyukMarch 20, 2025

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One Year of Inaction: Sierra Leone fails to implement ECOWAS Court judgment on police accountability

Freetown, 3 March 2025 – One year after the landmark ruling by the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice (the Court) in the case of Mohamed…

Bessem AyukMarch 3, 2025

Decided Cases ESCRs Landmark Cases Latest News Massive Human Rights Violations / Transitional Justice Statements / Press Releases Torture

African Court rules in favour of Persons with Albinism, orders Tanzania to take concrete action

Arusha, 5 February 2025 – The African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights has delivered a landmark judgment in the case of Centre for Human…

Bessem AyukFebruary 5, 2025

IHRDA is hiring a Communication and Publications Manager

IHRDA is hiring an experienced Communication and Publications Manager to effectively publicize its exciting work and manage its publications. Ideal candidates should possess strong understanding…

Bessem AyukJanuary 24, 2025

IHRDA recruiting Development and Impact Manager

IHRDA is seeking to recruit a Development and Impact Manager to lead IHRDA’s work on grant writing and fundraising. The suitable applicant should be a…

Bessem AyukJanuary 23, 2025

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Call for applications for the post of Advocacy Officer at IHRDA

IHRDA is seeking to recruit an Advocacy Officer to lead IHRDA’s work on mainstreaming advocacy into implementation of decisions of African human rights protection mechanisms…

Bessem AyukJanuary 21, 2025

Decided Cases Latest News Law Enforcement Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Statements / Press Releases Women / Girls

ECOWAS Court declares Sierra Leone loitering laws discriminatory, orders repeal

Freetown, 7 November 2024: In a landmark judgment, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Community Court of Justice has ruled in favour of…

Bessem AyukNovember 12, 2024

Advocacy Displacement of Persons / Nationality Extrajudicial Killing / Enforced Disappearance Freedom of Expression/Assembly/Association Latest News Massive Human Rights Violations / Transitional Justice Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Statements / Press Releases Torture Women / Girls

ACHPR 81st OS: IHRDA statement on human rights situation in Sudan

Honourable Chairperson, distinguished Commissioners, esteemed representatives of African States, and esteemed civil society colleagues, It is with a deep sense of urgency and profound concern…

Bessem AyukOctober 23, 2024

IHRDA welcomes new Executive Director

Banjul, 2 October 2024: Dr. Musa Kika has joined the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) as Executive Director. Dr. Kika, who…

Bessem AyukOctober 2, 2024