Manual on indigenous rights in Africa

A “Manual on the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous populations/ communities through the African human rights system” (81pp), written by Korir Sing’Oei, was published in 2012 by the ACHPR (African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights) and IWGI (International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs). It is meant to increase the capacity of indigenous groups to use existing human rights standards to address violations to their rights. The manual seeks to give well-synthesised and simplified information on how the African Commission works to address collective and individual rights. It is designed as a tool for indigenous rights activists in Africa to use in training judicial officers, lawyers, media activists and government officials on indigenous rights in Africa. It includes examples of cases involving pastoralists in Kenya and Tanzania.

Posted on 16 December 2018 in Pastoralism, Policy & Power