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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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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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