Kumulika: Report of the African Commission's 55th Ordinary Session

This issue of Kumulika - our analytical publication on the African Commission - covers key developments at the 55th session and the NGO Forum which preceded it.

The 55th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights was held from 28 April to 12 May 2014 in Luanda, Angola.

This issue of Kumulika - our analytical publication on the African Commission - covers key developments at the 55th session and the NGO Forum which preceded it, including in relation to:

  • Key thematic issues, such as civil society space, protection of human rights defenders, reprisals, human rights and extractive industries, women's rights, and the rights of LGBTI people
  • The human rights situation in Liberia
  • The environment for civil society participation in the work of the Commission
  • Cooperation between the UN and African Commission's special procedures

ISHR thanks Irish Aid for its support for the publication of Kumulika.