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African Commission's Chairperson Calls for Free and Democratic Africa |
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The NGO Forum of the 45th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights was held in Banjul, the Gambia, on 9-11 May 2009. The report from the NGO Forum was presented at the opening of the African Commission's Session. Dussing the Commission's opening session, the Commission's Chairperson Justice Sanji Mmasenono Monageng delievered a speech on "Strengthening the Rule of Law in pursuit of Justice and Democracy," encouraging the open exchange of views and opions on how to achieve a free and democratic Africa that respects the rights of every man, woman, and child. In her speech, she also urged civil society groups and human rights activists to continue their efforts "to hold governments accountable to the standards that they have signed to uphold." The NGO Forum was organized by the African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (ACDHRS), an ADF member. Hannah Forster, the ADF Chair, serves as Executive Director of the African Center. Fore more information, go to: http://allafrica.com/stories/200905181410.html Click here for the Commission's final communique. |
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ADF Coordinator Vacancy Announcement |
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The African Democracy Forum is seeking a Coordinator to facilitate networking initiatives and discussions among African democracy activists. The successful candidate shall be based at the ADF Secretariat office in Pretoria, South Africa. Click here for the announcement in English. Cliquez ici pour l'annonce en français. |
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Desmond Tutu and Dalai Lama Endorse "Defending Civil Society" Report |
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Upon the first anniversary of the publication of its Defending Civil Society report, the World Movement for Democracy, with which the ADF is affiliated, is pleased to announce that the project’s Eminent Persons Group, consisting of individuals who are recognized and respected by civil society around the world, has issued a letter endorsing the report and its findings and urging governments around the world, the international community, and citizens worldwide to join them. Read the letter. The Eminent Persons Group includes: - Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada;
- Fernando Henrique Cardoso, former President of Brazil;
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama;
- Vaclav Havel, former president of the Czech Republic;
- Anwar Ibrahim, former Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia;
- Saad Eddin Ibrahim, Egyptian scholar and activist; and
- Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa.
Over the last several months, the ADF has been working closely with the World Movement to faciliate sub-regional discussions in Central Africa, East Africa, Southern Africa, and West Africa. The Defending Civil Society reports are available in English and French, as well as other languages. |
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Promoting Rights of Human Rights Defenders in East and Horn of Africa |
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An ADF member, the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network, recently issue a report, "Promoting the Rights of Human Rights Defenders in the East and Horn of Africa: A Comprarative Stufy into Defenders and Key Stakeholders' Efforts to Promote and Protect the Rights of Human Rights Defenders in Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda," to address political and social challenges facing human rights defenders in those countries, including structural/legal restrictions. For more information, please contact
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. Click here for the report. |
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ADF Management Committee Announces Strategic Plan for 2009 - 2011 |
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As a new year 2009 begins, the ADF Management Committee announces a Strategic Plan for 2009 - 2011. This Strategic Plan outlines priorities for the ADF to advance democracy in Africa, and it serves as a board guideline for ADF's activities. The ADF is also committed to take any initiatives beyond the strategic plan as its members see necessary. |
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