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| Primary Document |
| Title: | African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights |
| Alternative Title(s): | African [Banjul] Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights |
| Available From: | http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/z1afchar.htm |
| http://www.achpr.org/instruments/achpr/ | |
| Conclusion Date: | 1981-06-27 |
| Entry Into Force Date: | 1986-10-21 |
| Description: | The African Charter is the basic document from the Organization of African Unity (OAU). This document enumerates the rights and duties as well as the principles of people's rights. It also established safeguard mechanisms, such as the African Commission on Human Rights. A pdf version of the Charter, and explanatory materials, are available on the website of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. |
| Legal Citation: | OAU Doc. CAB/LEG/67/3 rev. 5; 1520 UNTS 217; 21 ILM 58 (1982) |
| EISIL Categories: | Home >
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| Language(s): | English |
| Document Creator: | Organisation of African Unity |
| webmaster@africa-union.org | |
| Site Administrator: | University of Minnesota Human Rights Library |
| weiss001@maroon.tc.umn.edu |
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