Statement at the Twenty Fifth Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and People's Rights

"The protection of human rights in Africa is a goal that we must all strive to achieve. All actors concerned must mobilize and coordinate their efforts to achieve this objective. It is, in fact, a challenge and an obligation incumbent upon all of us: governments, national institutions or organizations, individuals, and civil society, including non-governmental organizations engaged in human rights work." - Dr. Salim, April 27, 1999