African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

A primary school in Liberia has accused and expelled a six-year old student for reportedly being a ‘witch’ and for…

The statement addressed the situation of Mubarak Bala in Nigeria and the persecution of human rights defenders in 3 other…

Humanists International has urged the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) to take concrete action against the plethora…

Humanists International has called out Nigeria and other states for denying free expression and other rights to LGBTI African citizens.

Religion does not trump human rights, Humanists International has argued at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, reiterating…

The death sentence will be mandatory for “apostasy” and “blasphemy”-related crimes in Mauritania, under a new law passed by the…

The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has re-established its presence at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.…

The International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU) has called on the African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) to…

Leo Igwe, IHEU Representative for Southern and Western Africa, has led a rescue of two children accused of witchcraft. The…

In a letter sent to the Nigerian High Commission in the UK, IHEU's President Sonja Eggerickx has protested at the…

Banjul, 14 May 2009 -- Nigeria has urged ACHPR to disregard IHEU's submission about caste-based discrimination in the country. Mrs…