"The East African Community Plan of Action on promotion and protection of human rights in East Africa provides for a framework of policies, strategies and activities that address promotion and protection of Human Rights. It is designed for an initial period on one year commencing July 2008 – June 2009 ... The [EAC] Partner States have ratified the above instruments, enacted laws, developed policies and National Actions Plans on protection and promotion of human rights at national level." (Quoted from paper)