ISLA at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights at Banjul, Gambia from 14th to 23rd October, 2024

As part of its work to influence and strengthen regional mechanisms, ISLA conducted a number of activities at the sidelines of the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (the Commission) held in Banjul, Gambia from 14th October to 23rd October 2024. Under the umbrella of Africa Civil Society Engagement (ACSE), ISLA brought together civil society actors to share insights on emerging issues on the rights of women and sexual minorities within the African human rights system; increase knowledge on utilising African human rights mechanisms in advancing women’s human rights and sexual rights; and receive insights from diverse stakeholders on strategies to advance contested rights at the Commission and counter the growing anti-rights influence on the continent. It also provided a critical space for ISLA to connect with partners to share developments on ongoing regional work and strategise on sustained engagement with the Commission. This space deepened collaboration among civil society actors working at the Commission and ISLA looks forward to continuing engagement both at the Commission and in vital inter-session work.

Please see a full breakdown of our events in the Communique linked below.

For further enquiries, kindly contact:

Mai Aman

Legal Officer

mai@the-isla.org