Professor James Mouangue Kobila, Chairperson of the Cameroon Human Rights Commission (CHRC), received Ms Stéphanie Ndongo, Civil Registration Support Expert at Repac-OIF (Representation pour l’Afrique Centrale de l’organisation internationale de la Francophonie) on Tuesday 2 September 2025 at the Chemuta Banda conference room of the CHRC.

The discussions focused on strengthening every child’s right to a legal identity. Professor Mouangue Kobila emphasised legal identity as a “root right” essential to the enjoyment of all other rights, recalling the challenges of birth registration.

On her part, Ms Dongmo presented the OIF’s civil registration project, stressing its inclusive approach, legislative reforms, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and technical tools. She also highlighted achievements in Cameroon, such as 5,400 birth certificates delivered in the Far North.

In conclusion, the CHRC reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting initiatives that consolidate identity as the cornerstone of human rights protection.