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| Primary Document |
| Title: | Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa |
| Alternative Title(s): | Maputo Protocol |
| Available From: | http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/docid/3f4b139d4.html |
| http://www.africa-union.org/root/au/Documents/Treaties/Text/Protocol%20on%20the%20Rights%20of%20Wome | |
| Conclusion Date: | 2003-07-11 |
| Entry Into Force Date: | 2005-11-25 |
| Description: | This Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights focuses on the rights of women. It includes articles on the elimination of discrimination against women; the right to dignity; the right to life, integrity and security of the person; and many more important rights. The Protocol will help the African Commission and African Court to better protect women�s rights in Africa. |
| Legal Citation: | CAB/LEG/66.6 (Sept. 13, 2000); 1 Afr. Hum. Rts. L.J. 40 (2001) |
| Amends: | African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights |
| EISIL Categories: | Home >
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Women's Human Rights Home > International Human Rights > Marriage Home > International Human Rights > Regional Systems > African System |
| Keywords: | African System marriage rights of women |
| Language(s): | English French |
| Document Creator: | African Commission on Human & Peoples' Rights |
| achpr@achpr.org | |
| Site Administrator: | African Commission on Human & Peoples' Rights |
| achpr@achpr.org |
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