The Arusha Initiative has kicked off its Days of Action with the launch of a “Suggestion Activation Campaign.”
The programme seeks to raise awareness and encourage participation in the nomination process for vacancies within the African Union’s human rights bodies.
The campaign encourages individuals and civil society groups across Africa to suggest qualified candidates from their respective countries for consideration and nomination to key AU human rights institutions.
According to the organisers, the initiative seeks to promote transparency, inclusivity, alongside merit-based selection in appointments to continental human rights bodies, ensuring that Africa’s diversity and expertise get adequate representation.
The Arusha Initiative noted that the campaign forms part of broader efforts to strengthen the AU’s human rights system and enhance public engagement in the processes that shape it.
The group aims to promote meaningful participation and accountability in the nomination process for representatives to regional institutions responsible for protecting and advancing human rights across the continent.
