The Ecowas Court, based in Abuja, Nigeria, has become a pivotal body for addressing human rights issues in the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas), which now includes 12 member nations. Originally established to handle economic disputes, the court was granted a human rights mandate in 2005. Since then, the majority of cases—nearly 90%—have focused on human rights violations. International law scholar Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom highlights the resilience of women's rights advocates who continue to push for justice and equality despite significant challenges.

Originally reported by AllAfrica