Summary

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Children (ACRWC) was adopted by member states of the African Union (AU) in November of 1999. It aims to establish universal principles for children's civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. 

Contents

• Chapter 1: Rights and Welfare of the Children
  • Article 1: Obligation of States Parties
  • Article 2: Definitions 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: Parental Care and Protection
  • Article 20: Parental Responsibilities 
  • 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: Responsibilities of the Child
• Chapter 2: 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 3: Mandate and Procedure of the Committee
  • Article 42: Mandate
  • Article 43: Reporting Procedure
  • Article 44: Communications
  • Article 45: Investigations by the Committees
• Chapter 4: Miscellaneous Provisions
  • Article 46: Source of Inspiration
  • Article 47: Signature Ratification or Adherence
  • Article 48: Amendment and Revision of the Charter

Source: Africa Union (Document Source)

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