The project

A continuous citizen consultation, led by AfricTivistes

The Pan-African Online Citizen Consultation is an AfricTivistes platform dedicated to the expression, listening and participation of African citizens on issues of democracy, human rights, governance and fundamental freedoms. Developed in 2023 as part of the Charter Project Africa, it now hosts several consultations, one after another or at the same time, and the contributions gathered feed into documentation, awareness-raising and advocacy.

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5themes covered

20open discussions

68contributions

2023since the 1st consultation

6 consultation themes + an open space

Civic space, fundamental freedoms and protection of human rights defenders

An open and safe civic space to speak out, organise and take part freely in public life.

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Freedom of information, digital rights and technology

The digital space must remain a space of freedom, information and respect for human rights.

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Protection of populations, access to justice and remedies

Without effective access to justice and remedies, violations persist and impunity undermines the protection of populations.

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Democracy, governance and citizen participation

A living democracy relies on citizens who participate and institutions that are accountable.

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Accessibility and follow-up of African human rights mechanisms

Mechanisms closer to citizens, to better protect, respond to violations and ensure follow-up of recommendations.

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Protecting young women leaders in social movements

Young women are at the heart of Africa’s social movements, and the most exposed to violence and reprisals.

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Open Space

Discussions are open, candid and inclusive: share a topic that doesn’t fit any of the themes.

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From consultation to advocacy

Contributions that count

For each consultation, the contributions gathered are analysed and reported back. The main concerns, proposals and recommendations that emerge can be brought to decision-makers and institutions at national, regional and continental level, while also being shared with participants and the communities concerned. This approach aims to strengthen the link between consultation, documentation, reporting back and advocacy, and to foster a more continuous dialogue between citizens, civil society and African institutions.

Publication

The Pan-African Citizen Consultation compendium

Read the compilation of citizen contributions gathered during the first online pan-African consultation, held as part of the Charter Project Africa. A document giving African citizens a voice on human rights, freedom of expression, participatory democracy and inclusive governance.

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Open to everyone

Take part in the consultations and make your voice heard.

The platform is open to African citizens who wish to contribute to ongoing consultations and make their voices heard.

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Your answer can be published on the platform or kept confidential: the choice is yours.

Themes from previous consultations remain available in All Discussions.

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