Concluding Observations and Recommendations on the Second Periodic Report of the Republic of
Benin
in the country in the area of human rights and the measures taken by the
country to implement the country’s obligations under the African Charter
since its last Periodic Report.
5. The present Concluding Observations highlight the positive aspects identified
in the Report, outline areas of concerns based on the content of the Report as
well as the answers and information given during the presentation of the
Report, and provide recommendations on steps to be taken by the Republic of
Benin to enhance the enjoyment of human and peoples’ rights in the country.
II – Positive Aspects
The African Commission:
6. Welcomes the presentation of Benin’s Second Periodic Report in accordance
with Article 62 of the African Charter, and the fact that both the format and
presentation of the Report are in conformity with the African Commission’s
Guidelines on State Reporting.
7. Appreciates the involvement of relevant stakeholders, including government
agencies, human rights Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs), legislators
and the public at large, in the preparation of the present Report.
8. Appreciates the quality of the Report and the constructive dialogue it had
with the delegation, which comprised of government officials directly
involved in the implementation of the African Charter, which allowed for a
fuller assessment of the State Party’s compliance with its obligations under
the African Charter. The African Commission also welcomes the positive
reactions by the Delegation to the suggestions and recommendations made
during the discussion.
9. Welcomes the additional information and answers to the questions provided
by the Delegation of the Republic of Benin during the examination of the
Report, and further welcomes the undertaking made by the Delegation to
provide as soon as possible, answers to those questions and additional
information which was not immediately available, as well as to include such
information in its next periodic report to the African Commission.
10. Notes with appreciation, the fact that the Republic of Benin is one of the States
Parties that is regularly submitting its Periodic Report in accordance with
Article 62 of the African Charter.
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