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Home » Press Releases » Press Releases » Arab Charter on Human Rights: Written in 1994, it is enforced in 2008
The Arab Charter on Human Rights entered into force on March 16, 2008, 60 days after ratification of the seventh member state of the Arab League.
States that have ratified the document are: Algeria, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Libya, Palestine and Syria.
An Arab Committee on Human Rights will be implemented for a period of four years. It is composed of representatives from seven states and will examine reports on human rights in Arab countries.
The initial reports of States must be submitted within one year from the date of entry into force of the Charter and a report must be provided every three years to the Committee. These reports are examined in a public meeting with the presence and participation of representatives of the State concerned. The committee makes recommendations to the States.
The Committee shall submit an annual report to the Council of the League in which are grouped its observations and recommendations.
The Arab Charter on Human Rights has attracted much comment and criticism.
States that have ratified the document are: Algeria, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Libya, Palestine and Syria.
An Arab Committee on Human Rights will be implemented for a period of four years. It is composed of representatives from seven states and will examine reports on human rights in Arab countries.
The initial reports of States must be submitted within one year from the date of entry into force of the Charter and a report must be provided every three years to the Committee. These reports are examined in a public meeting with the presence and participation of representatives of the State concerned. The committee makes recommendations to the States.
The Committee shall submit an annual report to the Council of the League in which are grouped its observations and recommendations.
The Arab Charter on Human Rights has attracted much comment and criticism.