AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF THE CHILD — Rwanda law | Esheria

AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF THE CHILD

States Parties must recognize the Charter’s rights, freedoms, and duties and take necessary legislative or other measures to implement it.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Status
In force
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
Updated
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States Parties must recognize the Charter’s rights, freedoms, and duties and take necessary legislative or other measures to implement it. This article defines “child” as any human being under 18 years old. Every child is entitled to enjoy all recognized rights and freedoms without discrimination. Anyone dealing with a child must treat the child’s best interests as the main consideration. In judicial or administrative proceedings affecting a child who can communicate, the child’s views must be heard and considered. Every child has a right to life, states parties must work to ensure the child’s survival, protection, and development, and the right must be protected by law.