Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Structure and Mandate of the African Commission. 3. The Procedures for Examining Individual and NGO Complaints. 4. The State Reporting Procedure. 5. Analysis of the Substantive Provisions. 6. Conclusions. Appendices: Selected Bibliography. Text of the African Charter. Rules of Procedure Pertaining to NGOs. Forms on How to File a Complaint with the African Commission. Useful Addresses. Index.