The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights is a treaty adopted in 1981 to promote and protect human rights and peoples' rights across Africa. It emphasizes dignity, freedom, equality, and justice for individuals, while also recognizing the rights of communities, nations, and peoples to self-determination and development. The Charter encourages governments to respect civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights, and establishes the African Commission to oversee its implementation, ensuring that African states uphold these standards to foster equitable and respectful societies.