# African human rights and labor forums > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-human-rights-and-labor-forums > Updated: 2026-10-22T22:35:34.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Regional forums held in Dakar, Senegal, addressed critical human rights and labor issues across the African continent. The International Labour Organization (ILO) highlighted the lack of legal protection and social security for millions of domestic workers, many of whom are women, and emphasized the need to regularize the informal sector. Simultaneously, the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) concluded its 89th ordinary session. While some nations like Mauritius, Zambia, and Guinea-Bissau were commended for submitting periodic reports, the Commission noted significant continental challenges regarding compliance with human rights obligations under the African Charter. In related diplomatic efforts, Senegal participated in the 48th ordinary session of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) in Lesotho. This session focused on protecting children from violence in digital spaces, supporting children with disabilities, and preventing the recruitment of minors by armed groups. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Senegal participates in major African human rights sessions Senegal participated in key African human rights sessions in Dakar and Lesotho, focusing on the African Charter and the protection of children's rights across the continent. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senegal-participates-in-major-african-human-rights-sessions ### 2026-10-21: African human rights and labor forums convene in Dakar Regional forums in Dakar addressed critical human rights and labor issues, focusing on domestic worker protections and the implementation of the African Charter on human and peoples' rights. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/african-human-rights-and-labor-forums-convene-in-dakar --- Cite as: African human rights and labor forums. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/african-human-rights-and-labor-forums