State Parties shall take all appropriate steps to eliminate harmful social and cultural practices that affect the welfare and dignity of youth, in particular; a) Customs and practices that harm the health, life or dignity of the youth;
Legal status
Legally binding
Body
African Union
Document type
Regional treaty
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
Youth
Year
2006
Paragraph type
Article
Reference
African Youth Charter (2006), Article 25, a.
Paragraph focus
Elimination of Harmful Social and Cultural Practices