scale and importance. “Session” refers to the statutory meetings of the Commission. This includes Ordinary and Extraordinary sessions. “Specialized Organs” refers to specialized organs put in place by the United Nations and African Union. “State Party” refers to African States that have ratified the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. “Subsidiary Mechanism” refers to any mechanism established in accordance with Rule 23 of these Rules. “Third party” refers to any other party than the complaining or defending parties. “Union” refers to the African Union. “Vice-Chairperson” refers to the Vice-Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. “Working Language” refers to the working languages of the African Union. 6 Preliminary Provisions