Soft or non-binding laws are fundamental components of human rights laws and obligations, serving as the initial step and primary foundation of international human rights law. This is reflected in Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted on December 10, 1948, and incorporated into various international and regional human rights agreements, including those in Africa.
In this context, and in alignment with vision of Maat for Peace, Development, and Human Rights, Maat has undertaken tireless efforts to enhance the legal and jurisprudential framework of the African continent. It aims to raise awareness regarding African Soft decisions. The Foundation presents its study titled "African Soft Laws: Between Expected Roles and Compliance Challenges—Resolution 472/2020 as a Case Study." This study seeks to clarify ambiguities surrounding African Soft laws and addresses three main axes: Nature of Soft laws and their expected roles; Nature of Resolution No. 472 and challenges of its implementation; and Maat vision regarding necessary interventions to activate decision.