Investigation Missions

Article 45 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child mandates the Committee to undertake any form of investigation in States on any matter that is within the ambit of the Charter. As a regional treaty body established to promote and protect children’s rights in Africa, the Committee can undertake investigations on any thematic area upon the request by third parties or by its own initiatives. During investigative missions, the Committee holds constructive dialogue with various organs of the State, children's representatives, UN Agencies, CSOs and other stakeholders involved on children’s rights in the respective countries. Following the investigation, the Committee develops reports of the mission which underline its main findings and recommendations. Moreover, the Committee reports its findings and recommendations to the Executive Council of the African Union which can further issue a decision on the matter under investigation.

  • fact-finding mission in the republic of Malawi on matters of children with albinism

    Mission Date: 29 أغسطس 2022

    Republic of Malawi

    MISSION REPORT ON MALAWI
    English
    MALAWI
    MALAWI

  • Fact Finding Mission to Mozambique on the situation of Childrens affected by the conflit in Cabo Delgado

    Mission Date: 23 مايو 2022

    The Committee will undertake a fact-finding Mission in Cabo Delgado to assess the nature and gravity of violations faced by children.   The mission aims to examine the conflict's impact on children and monitor the government responses in addressing the si

    MISSION REPORT MOZAMBIQUE
    Português
    MOZAMBIQUE
    MOZAMBIQUE

  • Investigation Mission in Tanzania

    Mission Date: 11 أغسطس 2015

    Recently, the ACERWC conducted an Investigation Mission in Tanzania, following an application to investigate on alleged violations of the rights of children with albinism. The application was introduced on November 2013 by a Non-Governmental Organization, Under The Same Sun (UTSS), drawing Committee’s attention on the alarming conditions of children with albinism subjected to violations of their rights in Tanzania. The Committee considered the application at its 24th Ordinary Session held on 01-06 December, 2014, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    MISSION REPORT TANZANIA
    English
    TANZANIA
    TANZANIA

  • Investigation Mission in the Central Africa Republic

    Mission Date: 15 ديسمبر 2014

    Following the adoption of  a resolution on the situation of children in the Central African Republic during its 23th ordinary session held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from April 7 to 16, 2014, the Committee thus decided to undertake mission with the main objective  of providing answers and recommend solutions to improve the protection of children affected by the conflicts.

    MISSION REPORT CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
    English
    CENTRAL AFRICA REPLIC
    CENTRAL AFRICA REPUBLIC

  • Investigation Mission in the Republic of South Sudan

    Mission Date: 01 أغسطس 2014

    Following the adoption of  a resolution on the situation of children in the Republic of South Sudan during its 23th ordinary session held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from April 7 to 16, 2014, the Committee thus decided to undertake mission with the main objective  of providing answers and recommend solutions to improve the protection of children affected by the conflicts.

    MISSION REPORT SOUTH SUDAN
    English
    SOUTH SUDAN
    SOUTH SUDAN