Arusha Initiative

Rights-holders' movement towards a transparent and competency based selection process for leaders of African HR organs. Organizing for the #AfricaWeNeed

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

Here are 5 facts about the Arusha Initiative—the last one will surprise you! 👀👇 #ArushaInitiative #HumanRights

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

هل انتم متحمسون لمعرفة الشواغر القادمة في المحكمة الأفريقية واللجنة الأفريقية؟ احفظوا التاريخ! في 24 يونيو 2026، ستعرض مبادرة أروشا رسميًا تقرير حالة الشواغر في المنظومة الأفريقية لحقوق الإنسان لعام 2027، وذلك خلال ندوة إلكترونية (ويبينار). سجّلوا هنا!

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

No dia 24 de junho de 2026, a Iniciativa de Arusha apresentará oficialmente o relatório de 2027 sobre a situação das vagas no sistema africano de direitos humanos, durante um webinar.
LINK NA BIO: https://t.co/aYr1Gdbef0

OU digitalize o link que consta no folheto!

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

Le 24 juin 2026, l'Initiative d'Arusha présentera officiellement le rapport 2027 sur la situation des postes vacants au sein du système africain des droits de l'homme lors d'un webinaire.
Inscrivez-vous ici https://t.co/aYr1Gdbef0 @fidh_en @ISHRglobal @IHRDAfrica @CdfdhT

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

Eager to know the upcoming vacancies in the African Court and the African Commission? Save the Date! On 24 June 2026, the Arusha Initiative will formally present the 2027 African Human Rights System Vacancy Situation Report during a webinar. Register here https://t.co/aYr1Gdbef0

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Meet the leaders of the Arusha Initiative Club in Ghana— Miriam, Michelle, and Juanelle 🇬🇭
They’re leading efforts to raise awareness on human rights mechanisms in their communities and mobilizing support for a transparent leadership selection process in upcoming elections.

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@Virtuous188843 @kasali_v

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Meet the leaders of the Arusha Initiative Club in Nigeria — Victoria, Virtuous & Fadilah 🇳🇬
They’re leading efforts to raise awareness on human rights mechanisms in their communities and mobilizing support for a transparent leadership selection process in upcoming elections.

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

Civil society, this is your moment 🌍
The next UN Secretary-General is being selected—and YOU can help shape the conversation
📢 Submit questions to candidates
🗓 Deadline: April 5
🔗 https://t.co/xzEPyn8hEc
Let’s push for a more transparent, inclusive UN process. @1for8billion

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

‼️ Come join us for the very first Arusha Initiative Club Summit!
You will have the opportunity to learn key tips on how to run their university clubs, gain knowledge about the African human rights system and grow your network!
⬇️ Register here: https://t.co/qs8e2lUKJr

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🚨The Arusha Initiative’s first Town Hall of 2026 has officially started ! We will be exploring the work of African Independent Panel to Evaluate Candidates to the African Human Rights Mechanisms 🌍

You can still join us at https://t.co/KG7fIMbF0B

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

🌍Join Angela Melo, Chairperson of the African Independent Panel to Evaluate Candidates to the African Human Rights Mechanisms, for an engaging and timely webinar reflecting on the panel’s first engagement and the key outcomes of its work.
⬇️ Register now: https://t.co/VQ1YtyStVB

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

📢Join us for Arusha Initiative's first Quarterly Town Hall of the year !
An engaging and timely webinar reflecting on the panel’s first engagement and the key outcomes of its work. 🌍
⬇️Be part of this important dialogue, and register today! https://t.co/VQ1YtyStVB

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

We participated in the just concluded @CoalitionAfCHPR Stakeholders Platform in #Arusha - the birth place of the Initiative. The @court_afchpr is one of the institutions for which we facilitate #citizens engagement in the nomination & selection of leaders. Check out the video:

[PALU @LawyersofAfrica]

‼️Join the Africa Rule of Law Discussion Series on Internet Shutdowns in Africa: Implications for Democracy, Human Rights, and Fundamental Freedoms on Wednesday, 25 February 2026.🚨🚨

This timely dialogue brings together leading experts and advocates to examine the growing impact of internet shutdowns on civic space, governance, and access to information across the continent.

We are pleased that @donalddeya, Chief Executive Officer of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), will be participating where he will be underscoring PALU’s commitment to advancing rule of law and human rights through strong, strategic partnerships.

The session features distinguished voices including representatives from African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Access Now, and Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice, reflecting a collaborative effort among key institutions working at the intersection of law, technology, and rights.

We encourage PALU members, partners, and all stakeholders in the justice and governance space to register, participate actively, and contribute to shaping solutions that protect digital rights and democratic freedoms across Africa.

Register⏩https://t.co/VWxy3Z2KE2

Be part of the conversation. Your voice matters.
@achpr_cadhp @accessnow @trish4us @Kennedy_HRC @VanceCenter @nycbarassnnews

[Gordon Osen @gordon_osen]

Arusha initiative is a noble project by ordinary Africans to shed light on key human rights mechanisms in the continent. Worth any and all of your support

[Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center @Kennedy_HRC]

(2/2) The toolkit also translates complex legal frameworks into accessible, practical guidance - clarifying eligibility criteria, timelines, procedures, decision-making stages, and accountability gaps.

We hope it brings greater clarity to the African Human Rights System by mapping how appointment procedures operate in practice and enabling meaningful comparison across different processes.

🔗 Explore the toolkit here: https://t.co/u5fjJlG4Fk

[Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center @Kennedy_HRC]

(1/2) In partnership with @GqualCampaign and @ArushaIntiative, KHRC's Africa team is honored to have  led the drafting process of the new African Human Rights System Toolkit.

The toolkit, entirely focused on the African Union’s human rights architecture, provides clear, accessible guidance on the nomination and appointment processes for:

⚖️ @achpr_cadhp - African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
🏛️ @court_afchpr - African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights
✒️ @acerwc - African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

The African Human Rights System Toolkit is here 🌍 in partnership with @GqualCampaign
More on
⚖️ @achpr_cadhp
🏛️ @court_afchpr
 ✒️@acerwc
👉 Explore the Toolkit today: https://t.co/LhmE6v3QJO
#ArushaInitiative #GQUAL #HumanRights #AfricanUnion #InternationalLaw #JusticeReform

[Arusha Initiative @ArushaIntiative]

The Arusha Initiative, in partnership with @GqualCampaign has officially released a Joint Statement marking the launch of the African Human Rights System Toolkit.
🔗 Joint Statement and Toolkit: https://t.co/mjpIk7Uuad

#ArushaInitiative #GQUAL #HumanRights #AfricanUnion

[Institute for Peace and Security Studies @IPSS_Addis]

To elevate #Africa's voice globally, we must speak as one, strengthen regional integration, and develop a unified African narrative. Fragmentation holds us back. - Amb. @willynyamitwe
#AfricanUnity #GlobalAffairs