INTERIGHTS

BACKGROUND

1) In May 2008, The Coalition of African Lesbians (CAL) applied for observer status at the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR). On 25 October, the ACHPR sent an email dated 10 May 2010 communicating its decision not to grant CAL observer status.

Statement at the 48th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights

Your excellency madam chairperson, honourable Commissioners, distinguished ladies and gentlemen, thank you for giving INTERIGHTS the opportunity to address the commission.