SOAWR’s Statement at the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
This statement by Alliances for Africa (Observer Status Number 235) on behalf of the SOAWR Coalition was prepared in Abuja, Nigeria, on 30th September 2025 and read at the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the 24th of October 2025 in Banjul, The Gambia. The statement brings attention to five main areas: 1. A Call for the Universal Ratification of the Maputo Protocol 2. Raising Awareness for States to withdraw Reservations on some Provisions of the Maputo Protocol. 3. Congratulations to the Central African Republic for ratifying the Maputo Protocol 4. A Call
