·       Raise funds for the Working Group’s activities;

·         Gather information from governments, indigenous peoples and and other relevant sources on violations of indigenous peoples' human rights; 

·          Undertake country visits to study the human rights situation of indigenous peoples; 

·        Formulate recommendations on appropriate measures to prevent and remedy violations indigenous peoples' human rights;

·         Submit activity reports at the African Commission's ordinary sessions;

·         Co-operate with international and regional human rights institutions.