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African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. b

Paragraph text
State Parties to the present Charter shall take appropriate measures to prevent: the use of children in all forms of begging.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Movement
  • Violence
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 4

Paragraph text
There shall be a minimum age below which children shall be presumed not to have the capacity to infringe the penal law.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 3d

Paragraph text
State Parties shall in particular: promote the dissemination of information on the hazards of child labour to all sectors of the community.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 3c

Paragraph text
State Parties shall in particular: provide for appropriate penalties or other sanctions to ensure the effective enforcement of this Article;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 2c

Paragraph text
The education of the child shall be directed to: the preservation and strengthening of positive African morals, traditional values and cultures;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Education
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1

Paragraph text
The Committee shall consist of 11 members of high moral standing, integrity, impartiality and competence in matters of the rights and welfare of the child.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 2b

Paragraph text
Every report made under this Article shall: shall indicate factors and difficulties, if any, affecting the fulfilment of the obligations contained in the Charter.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1

Paragraph text
Any child who is permanently or temporarily deprived of his family environment for any reason shall be entitled to special protection and assistance;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Families
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1

Paragraph text
State Parties to this Charter shall undertake to respect and ensure respect for rules of international humanitarian law applicable in armed conflicts which affect the child.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Humanitarian
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 4

Paragraph text
Where a child is apprehended by a State Party, his parents or guardians shall, as soon as possible, be notified of such apprehension by that State Party.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Families
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 2

Paragraph text
Every child who is separated from one or both parents shall have the right to maintain personal relations and direct contact with both parents on a regular basis.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Equality & Inclusion
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Families
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1

Paragraph text
The family shall be the natural unit and basis of society. It shall enjoy the protection and support of the State for its establishment and development.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Families
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 2b

Paragraph text
State Parties to the present Charter shall in particular: ensure that children are separated from adults in their place of detention or imprisonment;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Civil & Political Rights
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 2

Paragraph text
The Committee shall submit to each Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government every two years, a report on its activities and on any communication made under Article [44] of this Charter.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1

Paragraph text
The Committee may receive communication, from any person, group or non-governmental organization recognized by the Organization of African Unity, by a Member State, or the United Nations relating to any matter covered by this Charter.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 3

Paragraph text
A State Party which has submitted a comprehensive first report to the Committee need not, in its subsequent reports submitted in accordance with Paragraph I (a) of this Article, repeat the basic information previously provided.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1b

Paragraph text
Every State Party to the present Charter shall undertake to submit to the Committee through the Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity, reports on the measures they have adopted which give effect to the provisions of this Charter and on the progress made in the enjoyment of these rights: and thereafter, every three years.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. a (iv)

Paragraph text
The functions of the Committee shall be: To promote and protect the rights enshrined in this Charter and in particular to: To monitor the implementation and ensure protection of the rights enshrined in this Charter.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. a (iii)

Paragraph text
The functions of the Committee shall be: To promote and protect the rights enshrined in this Charter and in particular to: cooperate with other African, international and regional Institutions and organizations concerned with the promotion and protection of the rights and welfare of the child.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. a (ii)

Paragraph text
The functions of the Committee shall be: To promote and protect the rights enshrined in this Charter and in particular to: formulate and lay down principles and rules aimed at protecting the rights and welfare of children in Africa;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1

Paragraph text
The members of the Committee shall be elected for a term of five years and may not be re-elected; however, the term of four of the members elected at the first election shall expire after two years and the term of six others, after four years.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • N.A.
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 2

Paragraph text
The Secretary-General of the Organization of African Unity shall draw up in alphabetical order, a list of persons nominated and communicate it to the Heads of State and Government at least two months before the elections.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. undefined

Paragraph text
As soon as this Charter shall enter into force the members of the Committee shall be elected by secret ballot by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government from a list of persons nominated by the State Parties to the present Charter.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • All
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. undefined

Paragraph text
An African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child hereinafter called ‘the Committee’ shall be established within the Organization of African Unity to promote and protect the rights and welfare of the child.
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. e

Paragraph text
Every child shall have responsibilities towards his family and society, the State and other legally recognized communities and the international community. The child, subject to his age and ability, and such limitations as may be contained in the present Charter, shall have the duty: to preserve and strengthen the independence and the integrity of his country;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Families
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. c

Paragraph text
Every child shall have responsibilities towards his family and society, the State and other legally recognized communities and the international community. The child, subject to his age and ability, and such limitations as may be contained in the present Charter, shall have the duty: to preserve and strengthen social and national solidarity;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1e

Paragraph text
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to provide special treatment to expectant mothers and to mothers of infants and young children who have been accused or found guilty of infringing the penal law and shall in particular: ensure that a death sentence shall not be imposed on such mothers;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Infants
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1d

Paragraph text
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to provide special treatment to expectant mothers and to mothers of infants and young children who have been accused or found guilty of infringing the penal law and shall in particular: ensure that a mother shall not be imprisoned with her child;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Infants
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1c

Paragraph text
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to provide special treatment to expectant mothers and to mothers of infants and young children who have been accused or found guilty of infringing the penal law and shall in particular: establish special alternative institutions for holding such mothers;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
  • Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Infants
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child 1990, para. 1b

Paragraph text
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to provide special treatment to expectant mothers and to mothers of infants and young children who have been accused or found guilty of infringing the penal law and shall in particular: establish and promote measures alternative to institutional confinement for the treatment of such mothers;
Body
Organization of African Unity
Document type
Regional treaty
Topic(s)
  • Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
  • Children
  • Infants
Year
1990
Date added
Aug 19, 2019
Paragraph

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