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SOAWR Statement at ACHPR89OS

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. Read the Full Statement 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

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Resistance Hub

Welcome to the SOAWR Resistance Hub!  Here, you can find resources on resisting the backlash against African women’s rights and the African human rights system more broadly. We have a variety of English and French advocacy and information resources developed by SOAWR member organisations and allies, as well as relevant media pieces. SOAWR’s work continues to be grounded in seeking universal implementation of the Maputo Protocol. This Hub continues to be updated regularly. If you would like to share any additional resources to be featured here, we’d love to hear from you! You can get in touch via email: [email protected]

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SOAWR’s Statement at the 87th Ordinary Session of the ACHPR

See SOAWR’s full statement as read on May 12th, 2026 at the 87th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul, The Gambia. Read the Full Statement The Statement covers six key areas for attention: A Call for the Universal Ratification of the Maputo Protocol Strengthening Implementation of the Maputo Protocol through the Withdrawal of Reservations on Some Provisions of the Maputo Protocol Persistent Non-Compliance with the Two-Thirds Gender Principle in Kenya Nigeria’s Compliance with the Maputo Protocol on Women’s and Girls’ Rights Concerns Over Senegal’s Amended Article 319 and Human Rights Compliance Ending Conflict-Related

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SOAWR Communiqué on the AU-CEVAWG

This communiqué outlines the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) Coalition’s position on the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. For further information or any enquiries, please contact the SOAWR Secretariat at [email protected] English Communiqué Communiqué français البيان العربي

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SOAWR Statement at ACHPR89OS

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. Read the Full

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