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"National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), defined by the UN as bodies established to promote and protect human rights, have increased in number since the General Assembly adopted principles governing their effectiveness in 1993. The UN and others have encouraged states to set up such institutions as an indication of their commitment to human rights, and now over 20 such institutions exist in Africa and many more will follow. These institutions have taken various forms including ombudsmen, commissions, or a combination of the two. They differ in terms of how they are established; some by constitution, some by legislation and some by decree. These NHRIs have varying functions, usually both promotional and protective, such as giving advice to government, parliament, and others, making recommendations on compliance with human rights standards, awareness raising, and analysis of law and policy. Despite the considerable variations in the method of their creation, powers and composition, most of these institutions have chosen or indeed been mandated, to become involved in international and regional fora. This book examines these institutions in the African region, the way in which they use the international and regional fora, the effectiveness of their contributions and how they are able to participate."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Human rights --- National human rights institutions --- National human rights institutions.

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National human rights institutions --- Human rights --- National human rights institutions. --- Human rights.

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This book provides an in-depth analysis of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, a significant legal instrument in the field of human rights in Africa. Authored by U. Oji Umozurike, the text examines the historical context, civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights enshrined in the Charter. It discusses the role and challenges faced by the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights in implementing these rights. The book also compares the African Charter with other major human rights instruments and explores the prospects for human rights in Africa. Designed for legal scholars, human rights practitioners, and students, the work aims to aid future research and provide insights into the ongoing development of human rights law in Africa.

International law and human rights. --- National human rights institutions.

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Human Rights. --- Human rights --- National human rights institutions. --- Human rights monitoring.

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Human rights advocacy. --- Political corruption --- United States --- Foreign relations. --- Advocacy, Human rights --- Social advocacy --- National human rights institutions