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The African Charter on Human and People's Rights

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This deck covers the key aspects of the African Charter on Human and People's Rights, including its history, rights and duties, state obligations, and the role of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights.

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When and where was the African Charter on Human and People's Rights prepared?

It was prepared at an OAU session in Monrovia, Liberia, in July 1979.

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Definition

When and where was the African Charter on Human and People's Rights prepared?

It was prepared at an OAU session in Monrovia, Liberia, in July 1979.

What year did the African Charter on Human and People's Rights come into force?

It came into force in October 1986.

What types of rights does the African Charter guarantee?

It guarantees civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and group rights.

What are 'People's Rights' also known as?

They are also called Group Rights or third Generation Rights.

What is one of the duties of individuals or groups according to the Charter?

To exercise rights and freedoms with due regard to the rights of other people.

What are state parties required to do under the African Charter?

Adopt legislative measures, ensure judicial independence, and promote human rights.

How many members compose the African Commission on Human and People's Rights?

It is composed of 11 members.

What is one function of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights?

To ensure the protection of human and people's rights under the Charter.

What international documents guide the African Commission?

The Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

What must each state party submit according to the Charter?

A report on legislation or other freedoms recognized by the Charter.

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The African Charter on Human and People's Rights

Term	Definition
When and where was the African Charter on Human and People's Rights prepared?	It was prepared at an OAU session in Monrovia, Liberia, in July 1979.
What year did the African Charter on Human and People's Rights come into force?	It came into force in October 1986.
What types of rights does the African Charter guarantee?	It guarantees civil, political, economic, social, cultural, and group rights.
What are 'People's Rights' also known as?	They are also called Group Rights or third Generation Rights.
What is one of the duties of individuals or groups according to the Charter?	To exercise rights and freedoms with due regard to the rights of other people.
What are state parties required to do under the African Charter?	Adopt legislative measures, ensure judicial independence, and promote human rights.
How many members compose the African Commission on Human and People's Rights?	It is composed of 11 members.
What is one function of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights?	To ensure the protection of human and people's rights under the Charter.
What international documents guide the African Commission?	The Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What must each state party submit according to the Charter?	A report on legislation or other freedoms recognized by the Charter.