Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. g
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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;
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
African Union
Document type
Regional treaty
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Gender
Person(s) affected
Children
Girls
Women
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.