since its inception in 2000, its mission has been to provide a platform for social justice in africa, for example, by promoting human rights for refugees. "pambazuka news" provides commentary and analysis on politics and current affairs. the estimated readership is 500, 000. "pambazuka news" produces the "au monitor", a blog which provides information to civil society organizations in africa about the proceeds of the african union. it also produces podcasts. "pambazuka" promoted the ratification of the protocol to the african charter on human and peoples' rights on the rights of women in africa .