Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. g

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Original document
Document type
  • Regional treaty
Paragraph text

States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to guarantee women equal opportunities in work and career advancement and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall: g) introduce a minimum age for work and prohibit the employment of children below that age, and prohibit, combat and punish all forms of exploitation of children, especially the girl-child;

Document legal status
  • Legally binding
Document body
  • Regional bodies: African Union
Document means of adoption
  • N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Girls
  • Women
Document year
  • 2003
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (2003), Article 13, g.
Paragraph info
Article 13
Paragraph number
g