An Overview of Human Rights Protection and Promotion in Cameroon by Key Institutions

Ndille Ndille Njume and Pefela Gildas Nyugha
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Ndille Ndille Njume: Heritage Higher Institute of Peace & Development Studies (HEHIPEDS)
Pefela Gildas Nyugha: Centre for Scientific Research, Human Rights & Development (CENSREHURD)

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 2, 103-119

Abstract: The Second World War was not only characterised by human sufferings but equally exposed mankind’s cruelty, prompting the international community to make a commitment to uphold dignity and justice for humans. This shifted the paradigm of the notion of human rights from being regarded as a domain of national sovereignty, to an issue warranting global action. As a result, states were, through legal instruments, obliged to protect these rights in their respective frameworks. Cameroon, being a member of the international community, was not left out, she has, through legal frameworks and institutions, ensured the protection of human rights. This paper examines some key institutions tasked with protecting and promoting human rights in Cameroon, by highlighting their competences, limitations and proposes recommendations to optimise the human rights landscape in the country.

Date: 2025
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