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Hosting Country: Gambia
Hosting Format: In-person
Year: 2026
Type of Session: Public
Summary: The 87th Ordinary Session brought together 867 participants, including 243 state delegates from 32 countries, 345 NGO representatives, 51 NHRI representatives, and others from AU organs, international organizations, media, and observer groups. The Commission examined 13 communications, adopted 1 country-specific resolution (on Sudan) and 4 thematic resolutions, and granted observer status to 8 new NGOs, bringing the total to 600, while NHRI affiliates remained 39. In terms of engagement, 24 states, 10 NHRIs, 2 international organizations, and 62 NGOs delivered statements. The Commission also reviewed state reporting compliance, noting that only 7 countries were up to date, while many had overdue reports (including 18 with more than three overdue reports and 6 with none submitted), highlighting ongoing challenges in implementation and accountability across Afric
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Adapted at Session

14th periodic Report of the Republic of Kenya
Final Communiqué of the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights 24 April to 04 May 2026
The Combined periodic report of all outstanding reports covering the period 2013 to 2025 of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

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Gambia

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14th periodic Report of the Republic of Kenya
Advocacy Framework for Withdrawing Reservations to some Provisions of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa
Report of the Promotion Mission to the Republic of Ghana 29 September - 02 October 2025
The Combined periodic report of all outstanding reports covering the period 2013 to 2025 of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

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Adapted at Session

14th periodic Report of the Republic of Kenya
Final Communiqué of the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights 24 April to 04 May 2026
The Combined periodic report of all outstanding reports covering the period 2013 to 2025 of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

Related Country

Gambia

Related Session

14th periodic Report of the Republic of Kenya
Advocacy Framework for Withdrawing Reservations to some Provisions of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa
Report of the Promotion Mission to the Republic of Ghana 29 September - 02 October 2025
The Combined periodic report of all outstanding reports covering the period 2013 to 2025 of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic

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