African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, OAU Doc. CAB/LEG/24.9/49 (1990), entered into force Nov. 29, 1999.


PREAMBLE

HAVE AGREED AS FOLLOWS:

PART 1: RIGHTS AND DUTIES


CHAPTER ONE: RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF THE CHILD

Article 1: Obligation of States Parties

Article 2: Definition of a Child

Article 3: Non-Discrimination

Article 4: Best Interests of the Child

Article 5: Survival and Development

Article 6: Name and Nationality

Article 7: Freedom of Expression

Article 8: Freedom of Association

Article 9: Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion

Article 10: Protection of Privacy

Article 11: Education

Article 12: Leisure, Recreation and Cultural Activities

Article 13: Handicapped Children

Article 14: Health and Health Services

Article 15: Child Labour

Article 16: Protection Against Child Abuse and Torture

Article 17: Administration of Juvenile Justice

Article 18: Protection of the Family

Article 19: Parent Care and Protection

Article 20: Parental Reponsibilities

Article 21: Protection against Harmful Social and Cultural Practices

Article 22: Armed Conflicts

Article 23: Refugee Children

Article 24: Adoption

Article 25: Separation from Parents

Article 26: Protection Against Apartheid and Discrimination

Article 27: Sexual Exploitation

Article 28: Drug Abuse

Article 29: Sale, Trafficking and Abduction

Article 30: Children of Imprisoned Mothers

Article 31: Responsibility of the Child

PART 11


CHAPTER TWO: ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF THE CHILD

Article 32: The Committee

Article 33: Composition

Article 34: Election

Article 35: Candidates

Article 36

Article 37: Term of Office

Article 38: Bureau

Article 39: Vacancy

Article 40: Secretariat

Article 41: Privileges and Immunities

CHAPTER THREE: MANDATE AND PROCEDURE OF THE COMMITTEE

Article 42: Mandate

Article 43: Reporting Procedure

Article 44: Communications

Article 45: Investigations by the Committee

CHAPTER FOUR: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Article 46: Sources of Inspiration

Article 47: Signature, Ratification or Adherence

Article 48: Amendment and Revision of the Charter


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