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QUESTIONNAIRE

Call for contributions: Survey to develop the African Court 2026-2028 Strategic Plan

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights plays a pivotal role in safeguarding human rights across the continent. With over 400 decisions, it has profoundly shaped jurisprudence on critical issues such as the protection of indigenous communities, environmental rights, electoral integrity, freedom of expression and the right to a fair trial. Its influence has extended to national legal systems, where landmark decisions have been cited by domestic courts and have inspired new human rights laws in various AU Member States.

As the African Court develops its Strategic Plan for 2026-2028, your insights are crucial. This survey seeks your perspectives on its future priorities to enhance its processes, outreach and overall effectiveness. We urge you to participate and help shape a more accessible and impactful African Court, truly embodying an "African Solution to African Problems".

01 Name and Contact Details (Optional)
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Please be as concise as possible in your responses. You are welcome to answer only the questions you feel comfortable with or have specific insights on.

QUESTIONNAIRE

Why do you believe these should be the top priorities?
03 How can the Court improve its judicial processes to be more effective and/or efficient in protecting human rights in Africa?
In what ways can the Court increase awareness of its mandate and jurisprudence?
How can the Court mitigate these challenges?
How can the Court replicate or expand on these successes/best practices?
These could be related to new thematic areas, technology, partnerships or procedural reforms.

Current statements for reference:

Vision Statement: "An Africa with a viable human rights culture."

Mission Statement: "To complement the protective mandate of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights by strengthening the human rights protection system in Africa and ensuring respect for and compliance with the African Charter, as well as other international human rights instruments, through its judicial functions."

Core Values:

  1. Judicial independence and impartiality as between all litigants, parties and stakeholders.
  2. Fair and impartial application and interpretation of the provisions of the African Charter, other relevant international human rights treaties, the Protocol and the Rules.
  3. Transparent and ethical accountability in all operations of the Court.
  4. Upholding every individual's freedom to enjoy basic civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights.
  5. Collaboration with relevant stakeholders in pursuance of the Court's objective of protecting human and peoples' rights.
  6. Non-discrimination and equality in performance of the Court's work.
  7. Integrity of the Judges and staff working at the Court.
  8. Providing equal access to all potential users of the Court.
  9. Responsiveness to the needs of those who approach the Court.
Thank you for your time and commitment to human rights in Africa!