History shows that discussions leading to the formulation of the African human rights system began as early as 1961 when the International Commission of Jurists convened the African Conference on the Rule of Law in Lagos, Nigeria. At the end of the Conference a resolution, commonly called the ‘Law of Lagos’, was adopted. The resolution invites African governments t...

Africa is set on a course towards a different and better Africa. The vision that inspires this course is captured in the African Union(AU)’s Agenda 2063. Because the ideals in Agenda 2063 will not be achieved overnight, young people –and children, in particular –have to be the drivers of Africa’s renaissance. Securing future progress, peaceful co...