𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐬 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝑫𝑶𝑾𝑵𝑳𝑶𝑨𝑫 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬: https://t.co/ZVMLPsXS80 #ngosforum25 #HumanRights #acdhrs

During the 85th Ordinary Session in Banjul, Gambia, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights elected Hon. Idrissa Sow (Senegal) as Chairperson and Hon. Hatem Essaiem (Tunisia) as Vice-Chairperson. #achpr #HumanRights #democracy #RuleOfLaw

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝑫𝑶𝑾𝑵𝑳𝑶𝑨𝑫 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬: https://t.co/MCrlpKe7vt #TRAINING #HumanRights #TRADITION #religious

At the 85th ACHPR Session, Ellen Ann presented the ACDHRS NGO Forum report, held 17-19 October 2025 in Banjul, focusing on reparative justice with 250+ participants from 46 African countries. #HumanRights

Naji Moulay Lahsen and Sadikh Niass discussed the NGOs Forum outcomes, civic space, and civil society's role in advancing democracy and human rights in Africa on GRTS. #ACDHRS #humanrights

The NGOs Forum at the 85th ACHPR Session is adopting resolutions and recommendations on human rights, governance, and development, urging African states to uphold justice, equality, and accountability. #ngosforum2025

Panel 12, moderated by Hon. Janet Sallah-Njie, urged widespread promotion and implementation of the AU_CEVAWG to combat violence against women and girls through ratification, legislation, and community engagement. #ngosforum2025

The Report on the State of Precarity of Human Rights Defenders in Senegal was launched on day two of the NGOs Forum preceding the 85th ACHPR Session. #ngosforum2025

Panel 11, moderated by Hannah Forster, addresses threats to human rights defenders in Africa, discussing safety, civic space restrictions, and strategies for stronger legal protections and solidarity. #ngosforum2025

Panel 10 explores AI's impact on human rights, governance, and development in Africa, emphasizing ethical frameworks, inclusivity, and accountability to ensure technology upholds privacy, equality, and human dignity. #ngosforum2025

Panel 9, moderated by John Gbenagnon, discusses the NGOs Forum Africa Strategy 2026–2031, reflecting on achievements and strategizing regional coordination and advocacy for human rights with the African Commission. #humanrights #democracy #acdhrs #achpr

LIVE: Day-3 of the Forum of NGOs participating in the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. https://t.co/5sIOiUHkg6 #ngosforum2025 #humanrights #democracy #ACDHRS #ACHPR

The Special Interest Groups session at #ngoforum2025 discussed human rights, governance, and development, proposing actionable recommendations on peacebuilding, gender equality, migration, civic freedoms, youth unemployment, environmental justice, and reparations.

Panel 9 explored how historical injustices like slavery and colonialism perpetuate discrimination against African communities based on work and descent, with legal and institutional resistance hindering justice and equality. #HumanRights #democracy

Highlights of October 2025 Forum of NGOs https://t.co/noEhWg4OUL via @YouTube

Mrs. Forster, ACDHRS ED, attended and delivered a statement at the opening of the Forum, which brought together NHRIs, CSOs, and development partners to reaffirm that human rights and development are inseparable pillars for building an inclusive and just Africa. #humanrights

Day Two of the NGOs Forum before the 85th African Commission session begins with discussions on human rights, civic space, and advocacy, fostering collaboration and passion. #ngoforum2025 #humanrights

The NGO Forum’s first panel, moderated by Sadikh Niass, reviewed human rights and democracy across Africa’s sub-regions. Focal persons highlighted trends, challenges, and progress, urging stronger civil society solidarity and government accountability to the African Charter.

ACHPR Chairperson Remy Ngoy Lumbu urged the NGO Forum to include individual participants, ensuring those affected by human rights issues can speak directly. He emphasized reparations’ moral significance, encompassing acknowledgment and rehabilitation, to amplify African voices.

At the NGO Forum, Gambia’s Solicitor General, Hussien Thomasi, praised Africa’s human rights progress but highlighted challenges like armed conflicts, civic space restrictions, and impunity. He emphasized the vital role of NHRIs and CSOs in promoting accountability and justice.