PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA — Rwanda law | Esheria

PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES' RIGHTS ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA

This preamble says a protocol on women’s rights is being adopted to supplement the African Charter and strengthen protection against discrimination and harmful practices.

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Rwanda
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mul
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This preamble says a protocol on women’s rights is being adopted to supplement the African Charter and strengthen protection against discrimination and harmful practices. This article defines key terms used in the protocol, including women, harmful practices, violence against women, states parties, and several AU institutions. States Parties must take legal and policy measures to eliminate discrimination against women and harmful gender stereotypes. Every woman has the right to dignity, respect, and protection of her human and legal rights, and States Parties must take measures against exploitation, degrading treatment, and violence. Every woman has the right to life, bodily integrity, and personal security, and exploitation or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment is prohibited. States Parties must also take measures to prevent, punish, and eliminate violence against women.