In accordance with Resolution ACHPR/Res.230 (LII) 2012, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders has issued a call to Civil Society Groups soliciting information on the situation of women human rights defenders in Africa and their protection needs. CIVICUS has contributed to the process, presenting research on (i) the risks and challenges that women human rights defenders and those working on women's rights and gender issues experience in carrying out their work, and (ii) measures national, regional and international stakeholders must take in order to protect women human rights defenders and those who work on women's rights. The Special Rapporteur will present the final report to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights in April 2013.
