See SOAWR’s full statement as read on October 13th, 2026 at the 89th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Dakar, Senegal.
The Statement covers six key areas for attention:
- A Call for the Universal Ratification of the Maputo Protocol
- A call to protect women’s rights from setbacks – African Charter on Family, Sovereignty and Values
Demand for Kenya to develop a legislative and policy framework on abortion
Calling for an end to intimidation and violence against Ugandan Women’s Rights Defenders
An urgent call to end femicide in South Africa
An urgent call to protect young African women from exploitation in labour migration
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