Download the Full Statement 19th October, 2024 SOAWR Member Alliances for Africa (AfA) presented a statement at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) on behalf of the Coalition.  Five key concerns and calls to action were raised regarding:  The Status of Ratification of the Maputo Protocol Widows’ Rights under Article 21 of the Maputo Protocol Repealing of Progressive Laws Aiming to Address Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria Rejection of the Repeal of the Women’s (Amendment) Act of 2015 in The Gambia Compliance with reporting obligations We call upon the African Commission to continue