Introduction One of the main aims of the Human Dimension Program at the Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies is to disseminate information to the widest possible audience, read more >> The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights The African Charter despite introducing a new set of rights "Peoples' Rights," also features 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation rights. Furthermore, it borrows various concepts and is heavily dependent on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Charter, and other UN conventions, read more >> Brief Introduction to the Organisation of African Unity The OAU played, and still does, a paramount role in the formulation of African decisions and various policies, whether it be related to issues of development, foreign policy or human rights, read more >> Hypertext and the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights Here you will have access to the full hyper-linked text of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. You can view comments, annotations, links, and ultimately post your own remarks concerning the various articles, read more >> Human Rights in Africa The human rights situation in Africa is a gateway to understanding the current problems of violations that are taking place throughout Africa. Furthermore, a leap back into history may explain the current overall human rights picture in Africa as sovereign countries and nations, read more >>