African Youth Charter 2006, para. 1a

Paragraph
Document type
Regional treaty
Paragraph text
1. States Parties acknowledge the need to eliminate discrimination against girls and young women according to obligations stipulated in various international, regional and national human rights conventions and instruments designed to protect and promote women's rights. In this regard, they shall: a) Introduce legislative measures that eliminate all forms of discrimination against girls and young women and ensure their human rights and fundamental freedoms;
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
Regional bodies: African Union
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Gender
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Girls
  • Women
  • Youth
Year
2006
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
African Youth Charter (2006), Article 23, 1a.
Paragraph focus
Girls and Young Women
Paragraph info
Article 23
Paragraph number
1a