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The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the 'African Commission') was established by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government and is entrusted with the promotion and protection of human and peoples' rights and the interpretation of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The Commission includes a special mechanism devoted to women's rights in Africa, presided over by the Special Rapporteur on Women's Rights. This section of the African Commission's website contains information on the group's mandate and resolutions, the protocol on women's rights, and a report of activities.