Affiliate Status to National Human Rights Institutions in Africa. The African Commission shall grant affiliate status to only one National Human Rights Institution in each State Party. The African Commission may invite other National Human Rights Institutions that do not meet the criteria provided in paragraphs 1 and 2 of the present Rules to attend its sessions as observers. Rule 68 Non-governmental organisations 1. Non-governmental organisations working in the field of human rights in Africa may be granted observer status with the Commission. Non-governmental organisations having observer status with the Commission shall enjoy the rights and perform the duties stipulated in the Resolution on the Granting of Observer Status. Non-Governmental organisations with observer status with the Commission — shall fulfil their obligations stipulated under the Resolution referred to in paragraph 2 of the present Rules. Part One : General Rules