The African Commission on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights (the African Commission), an organ of the African Union (AU) was created by Article 30 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights (the African Charter) with a mandate to promote and protect human rights in the African continent. The Kingdom of Eswatini is a State Party to the African Charter. The Kingdom of Eswatini ratified the African Charter by depositing its instruments of ratification on 9 October 1995. Further to its mandate under Article 45 of the African Charter and following authorization by the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini, a delegation from the African Commission on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights (the African Commission) undertook a Promotion Mission in the Kingdom from 14 to20 July 2025.<\/p>\n
On the invitation of His Majesty King Mswati III and Ingwenyama and his Government, the Commission sent a delegation on the Promotion Mission comprised of the following Members:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Honorable Commissioner R\u00e9my Ngoy Lumbu\u00a0<\/strong>– Chairperson of the Commission; Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and Focal Point on Reprisals in Africa; and Focal Point on Judicial Independence in Africa. The objectives of the mission were, amongst others:<\/strong> The Promotion Mission also aimed to follow up on the implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission in the Reports of its previous Promotion Mission to the Kingdom of Eswatini conducted from 7 – 11 March 2016, which followed the Promotion Mission conducted from 21 – 25 August 2006. The Promotion Mission also aimed to follow up on the implementation of the Concluding Observations and Recommendation of the Commission to the Kingdom of Eswatini following the consideration of the last Periodic Report submitted by the Kingdom in conformity with Article 62 of the African Charter, which is the Kingdom\u2019s Combined 1st – 9th Periodic Report, which covered the years 2000 – 2020.<\/p>\n In the course of the Promotion Mission, the delegation met with top officials in His Majesty\u2019s Government and representatives of various Ministries and other Government Institutions, UN agencies, civil society organisations, correctional officers, and police force officials. These engagements enabled a comprehensive assessment of the human rights situation in the Kingdom of Eswatini.<\/p>\n The delegation held meetings with the following Senior Government Officials\/Ministries:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Prime Minister; The delegation also met representatives of the following institutions:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Anti-Corruption Commission; The delegation conducted visits to the:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n –\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Matsapha Correctional Centre; Positive Observations:<\/strong><\/p>\n The Commission commends the Kingdom of Eswatini for the strides made in the promotion and protection of human rights, which has been demonstrated through the adoption of new laws, policies and strategies to ensure full enjoyment of human rights by Emaswati, in conformity with Article 1 of the African Charter, which requires all the States Parties to the African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights to recognize the rights, duties and freedoms enshrined in the Charter and undertake to adopt legislative or other measures to give effect to them.<\/p>\n The Commission commends the Government for demonstrating political commitment to promote and protect human rights in the country particularly through its enhanced engagements and collaboration with the Commission, and other regional and international human rights bodies.<\/p>\n Following engagements held during the Promotion Mission, the delegation notes and commends the following positive developments in the enjoyment of human rights in the Kingdom of Eswatini:<\/p>\n i.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The commendable establishment of National Mechanisms\/Institutions, such as: ii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The commendable ratification of the following regional human rights instruments: iii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The commendable ratification of the following international human rights instruments:<\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; iv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The promulgation of the following legislation since the last Promotion Mission conducted in 2016: v.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The enactment of the following National Policies, Strategies, and Action Plans: The Commission commends the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini for the following positive developments:<\/strong><\/p>\n vi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The legislative and institutional measures in place to guarantee the independence and resourcing of the judiciary; Challenges and areas of concern observed:<\/strong><\/p>\n The delegation has identified some challenges and areas of concern that may adversely impact the full realisation and enjoyment of human rights by the citizens, and in this regard wishes to highlight the following concerns:<\/p>\n i.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The non-ratification of regional human rights instruments, such as: Other concerns include:<\/strong><\/p>\n ii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Lack of adequate cooperation and collaboration between the Government and Civil Society Organisations in enhancing the promotion and protection of human rights in the country; Recommendations:<\/strong><\/p>\n Considering the above observations and concerns, the African Commission makes the following recommendations to the Government and relevant stakeholders:<\/p>\n i.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ratify all the afore-mentioned pending regional and international human rights instruments not yet ratified by the Kingdom of Eswatini; In Conclusion<\/p>\n The Delegation wishes to express its immense gratitude to His Majesty King Mswati III and Ingwenyama, and the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and Emaswati for their very warm reception and hospitality, and frank and constructive dialogues held during the Promotion Mission.<\/p>\n The delegation is truly grateful for the facilities and services placed at its disposal during the Mission and singles out for special gratitude to the His Excellency Almon Mahlaba Mamba, Ambassador of The Kingdom of Eswatini to Ethiopia, Permanent Representative to the African Union & Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), and his staff in the Embassy. The same gratitude is also extended to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the arrangements put in place, which enabled the delegation to meet a cross-section of society, to have a fair and objective view of the human rights situation in the country.<\/p>\n The Commission also extends its profound appreciation to the dedicated staff of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, and the National Mechanism for Implementation, Reporting, and Follow-up (NMIRF) for the facilitation and support provided to ensure that this Promotion Mission is a success.<\/p>\n In the same vein, the Delegation expresses its gratitude to the United Nations Agencies, Civil Society Organisations, Government Institutions, Correctional Services and police authorities for sharing their insights on the human rights situation in the country.<\/p>\n The delegation will prepare a Report of the Mission, which will be tabled before the Commission for consideration and adoption at one of its upcoming sessions, followed by onward transmission to the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini.<\/p>\n The mission ended with a press conference hosted by the Delegation.<\/p>\n Done in Mbabane, Kingdom of Eswatini, 19 July 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n \n<\/div>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Honorable Commissioner Dr. Litha Musyimi-Ogana<\/strong>\u00a0– Country Rapporteur for the Human Rights Situation in the Kingdom of Eswatini; Chairperson of the Committee on the Protection of the Rights of People Living with HIV and Those at Risk, Vulnerable to and Affected by HIV; and also Chairperson of the Working Group on Indigenous Populations\/Communities and Minorities in Africa.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Honorable Commissioner Marie Louise Abomo<\/strong>\u00a0– Chairperson of the Working Group on the Rights of Older Persons and Persons with Disabilities in Africa; and also Chairperson of the Working Group on Communications.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Commission was assisted by staff of the Secretariat of the African Commission.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To promote the African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights, its Protocols, and other relevant regional and international human rights instruments;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To engage stakeholders on the general human rights situation in the Kingdom of Eswatini;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To engage in dialogue with the Government on the legislative and other measures taken to give full effect to the provisions of the African Charter and other instruments ratified by the Kingdom of Eswatini, in addition to identifying challenges;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To identify the progress made in the promotion and protection of human rights, since the last Promotion Mission undertaken in 2016 and further identify obstacles that may hinder the exercise and full enjoyment of human rights in the Kingdom; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0To gather information and assess the human rights situation in the Kingdom, in relation to freedom of expression and access to information, economic, social and cultural rights, prevention of torture, rights of women, children, older persons, human rights defenders, persons with disabilities, and other categories of vulnerable persons living in the Kingdom of Eswatini, including people living with HIV\/AIDS, those at risk, vulnerable and affected by HIV\/AIDS, amongst others.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Senate President;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Chief Justice;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Speaker, the Deputy Speaker and the Clerk of the House of Assembly;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Minister of Tinkundla Administration and Development;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Attorney General; The Deputy National Commissioner of Police;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Directors in the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister;<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Directorate of Public Prosecutions;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The UN Resident Coordinator, and Representatives of UN Agencies (WHO, UNAIDS, UNICEF, WFP, UNESCO, UNFPA, OHCHR, UNDP); and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Civil Society Organisations.<\/p>\n
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mankayane Elderly and Persons with Disability Home; and
\n–\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Mantenga Cultural Village.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Anti-Corruption Commission;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Police Service Commission; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The National Mechanism for Reporting and Follow-Up (NMIRF).<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The OAU Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The African Youth Charter.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Convention on the Rights of the Child;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of children in armed conflict;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Correctional Services Act of 2017;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act of 2018;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Persons with Disabilities Act of 2018; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Broadcasting Act of 2023.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The National Strategy to End Gender-Based Violence in Eswatini (2023-2027);
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Eswatini Gender Policy and Strategy on Ending Violence;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The National Disability Plan of Action (NDPA) for 2024-2028;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The National Plan of Action for Children in Eswatini 2023-2027;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Education and Training Sector Policy; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The National Health Sector Strategic Plan (NHSSP) for 2024-2028<\/p>\n
\nvii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The practice of democratic governance within the Kingdom of Eswatini through the Tikundla political system of governance including having one of the highest voter registrations on the continent;
\nviii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The implementation of a dual governance system which facilitates the co-existence of a traditional African governance system side to side with a Western system
\nix.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The free and fair elections held in the country in 2023 and were observed by international and regional bodies, including the African Union, which were found to be in compliance with international standards and with a good voter turnout;
\nx.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The significant progress made by the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini through the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister to promote and protect the rights of women, children, elderly and persons with disabilities;
\nxi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The progress made in the implementation of the recommendations of the Commission, particularly relating to the prisons and conditions of detention which has resulted in the construction of new and modern facilities to house offenders in the Matsapa Correctional Centre, which has significantly addressed issues of overcrowding, and the introduction of various rehabilitation measures for the offenders;
\nxii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The new facilities are \u00a0 clean, well-ventilated and provide spacious conditions of detention in the Matsapa Correctional Centre, which creates a conducive environment for rehabilitation, complemented by the provision of nutritious meals to convicted offenders, and their guaranteed access to health services, in addition to commendable programmes for rehabilitation, allowing convicted offenders to be trained and certified in different trades such as carpentry, welding and electrical works to ensure their reintegration into the society;
\nxiii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The establishment of the Prerogative of Mercies Committee which makes recommendation to His Majesty the King to pardon convicted offenders;
\nxiv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The establishment of the Mankayane Elderly and Persons with Disability Home, which provides care and health services to the elderly and persons with disability and the good facilities put at their disposal;
\nxv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The provision of elderly grant and their guaranteed access to free medical services in all public hospitals;
\nxvi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The establishment of a Joint Committee between the Kingdom of Eswatini and the Republic of South Africa to deal with the issue of stock theft;
\nxvii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The establishment of a Diaspora Unit in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure coordination and engaging of Emaswati in the diaspora to take part in the affairs of their country;
\nxviii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Effort being made to provide legal aid to indigent persons to enhance access to justice;
\nxix.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Efforts being made against impunity, by ensuring accountability through prosecution of security officials (police officials) who commit crimes, including assault, torture and extra judicial killings;
\nxx.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The domestication of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women through the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act;
\nxxi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The increased representation of women in different leadership roles within the Government;
\nxxii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Enhanced access to land ownership\/property by women
\nxxiii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Commendable legislative and practical measures that have been taken by the Government to ensure citizen\u2019s social protection, combating of gender-based violence and violence against children through the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister;
\nxxiv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Targeted measures to ensure inclusion and non-discrimination against persons with disabilities, including the job expos that the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister convened in partnership with relevant partners, to enhance access to employment opportunities for persons living with disabilities.
\nxxv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The recently appointed members of the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration;
\nxxvi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The measures in place to ensure consultation and public participation in the law-making processes within the Kingdom;
\nxxvii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The provision of universal health coverage which ensures access to health for Emaswati without barriers, including the high budgetary allocation to health and education;
\nxxviii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The provision of free primary and secondary education;
\nxxix.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The inclusion of sexual and reproductive health education in school curriculum for the prevention of teenage and early pregnancy, as well as gender-based violence;
\nxxx.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The prioritization of the prevention of the mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTC), and demonstrated commitment to provide related services to rural areas in the fight against HIV\/AIDS; and
\nxxxi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Through appropriate measures, the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini has made significant progress in combating HIV, leading to the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, by ensuring that 95% of people living with HIV know their status, 95% of those who know their status are on antiretroviral treatment, and 95% of those on treatment have achieved viral suppression.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights on the Establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The African Union Protocol to the African Charter on the Rights of Citizens to Social Protection and Social Security;
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights on the Rights of Older Persons; and
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples\u2019 Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa;<\/p>\n
\niii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Absence of a comprehensive legal framework for the protection of the rights of human rights defenders in conformity with the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders of 1998 and the African Commission\u2019s Resolutions on Human Rights Defenders including ACHPR\/Resolution 69\/2004, ACHPR\/Resolution 119\/2007, and ACHPR\/Res.196\/2011;
\niv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Inadequate participation of CSO\u2019s in the drafting process of the State\u2019s Periodic Reporting to Regional and International Mechanisms;
\nv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Concerns relating to the impact of some aspects of the Sedition and Subversive Activities Act, the Suppression of Terrorism Act, and the Public Order Act, on the enjoyment of the right to freedom of expression, assembly and association;
\nvi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The regrettable loss of lives in 2021 protests, which resulted in the killings of civilians, police officials and traditional leaders;
\nvii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0An increase in the crime rate in the country, particularly relating to domestic violence and stock theft;
\nviii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The absence of Legal Aid Legislation to promote access to justice for all Emaswati;
\nix.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Inadequate representation of persons with disabilities in the Government and its institutions;
\nx.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Complaints about the shrinking civic space which may be exacerbated by the Non-Profit Organizations Bill of 2024 if passed into law;
\nxi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The high number of people in pre-trial detention, and the slow delivery of justice in the country, including delays in the finalization of civil and criminal cases;
\nxii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Violence and gangsterism in schools;
\nxiii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The inadequate resources allocated to His Majesty\u2019s Correctional Services to ensure effective administration of Correctional Facilities;
\nxiv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Understaffing in several Government institutions and agencies;
\nxv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The high-income inequality in the country reflected at 0.55 in the Gini Coefficient ranking which is among the highest in the region;
\nxvi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0High levels of Child poverty currently estimated at 46%; and
\nxvii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Increasing levels of violence targeted to children including femicide and looming threat to trafficking in children.
\nxviii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0One Periodic Report of the Kingdom of Eswatini under Article 62 of the African Charter which is due for submission;<\/p>\n
\nii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Strengthen protections against gender-based violence, including through the enforcement\/implementation of the Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act;
\niii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Continue promoting the political, economic, and social empowerment of women, ;
\niv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Enhance the protection of children from abuse, exploitation, and early marriage, and strengthen the implementation of the Children\u2019s Protection and Welfare Act;
\nv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ensure access to quality education, healthcare, and child welfare services for all children, including orphans and vulnerable children;
\nvi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Government and CSO\u2019s should continue with enhance collaboration in the interest of the Kingdom to ensure meaningful dialogue without compromising peace and stability within the Kingdom of Eswatini and ensure that grievances and concerns are addressed peacefully through existing measures in the best interest of the nation.
\nvii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Government and CSO\u2019s should collaborate in enhancing the promotion and protection of human rights in the country.
\nviii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 ensure consultations in the process of the enactment of the Non-Profit Organizations Bill of 2024;
\nix.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Government should continue with measures in place to enhance national dialogue on matters affecting the nation, involving all stakeholders such as traditional leaders, youth, and women\u2019s groups;
\nx.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Government should Enhance existing measures to prevent excessive use of force by the Police Force, in conformity with the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms;
\nxi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Continue to build on the existing commitment to fully collaborate with the United Nations (UN) and the African Union human rights mechanisms, including visits by Special Mandate Holders;
\nxii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Government must continue with its ongoing effort to align domestic law and practice with regional and international human rights treaties, norms and standards;
\nxiii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Finalize the process towards the adoption of the Legal Aid Bill and expand legal aid and access to justice, particularly for rural and marginalized communities;
\nxiv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The government should document the dual government system used in the Kingdom including codification of traditional legal and conflict resolution system;
\nxv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Develop a National Human Rights Action Plan in consultation with civil society and development partners;
\nxvi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Finalize the process to enact a legislation for the protection of the elderly and persons with disability;
\nxvii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Increase budget for the training of judicial officers\/judges;
\nxviii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ensure preference of alternative forms of sentences\/community service in appropriate cases to ensure decongestion of Correctional Centers.
\nxix.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Provide human rights education and sensitization to ensure that the Emaswati are well empowered with human rights knowledge;
\nxx.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Integrate human rights education in the training of law enforcement officials.
\nxxi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Finalize the enactment of the Human Rights and Public Administration Bill and the Leadership Code of Conduct, to ensure full independence of the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration;
\nxxii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ensure compliance of the Commission on Human Rights and Public Administration with the Paris Principles Relating to the Status of National Human Rights Institutions to attain an A status, and ensure its accreditation before the African Commission, by applying for Affiliate Status;
\nxxiii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Formulate targeted measures to address child poverty and violence against children;
\nxxiv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Continue with appropriate measures to prevent new HIV\/AIDS infections.
\nxxv.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Strengthen school health and feeding programmes;
\nxxvi.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Ensure capacity-building and adequate resources in the fight against corruption and ensure effective prosecution of corruption cases to combat impunity; and
\nxxvii.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0The Commission also recommends that all other stakeholders, including the international organization, the national institutions and the civil society organizations should continue their efforts to promote and protect human rights in the country.<\/p>\n