Includes bibliographical references (p. [621]-645) and index.

An introduction to international human rights law -- The role of United Nations organs and agencies in realizing human rights in Africa -- The United Nations treaty-based human rights system and Africa -- The African regional architecture and human rights -- The African Union and human rights -- Substantive human rights norms in the African national system -- The African Commission: an introduction -- The African Commission: protective mandate -- The African Commission: promotional mandate -- The African Commission: an assessment -- The African Court on Human and Peoples' rights -- The realization of human rights in Africa through subregional institutions -- Domestication of international human rights law -- Justiciability of socio-economic rights at the domestic level -- Lack of a human rights-based approach to HIV and AIDS.