he Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the rights of women in Africa : a commentary / edited by Annika Rudman, Celestine Nyamu Musembi, Trésor Muhindo Makunya ; series editor, Frans Viljoen.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: PULP Commentaries on African human rights lawPublication details: Pretoria : Pretoria University Law Press (PULP), 2023.Description: xxix, 641 pages ; 28 cmISBN:
  • 9781776411788 (pbk.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • KQC572  PRO 2023
Contents:
Preamble / Annika Rudman -- Article 1: Definitions / Mariam Kamunyu -- Article 2: Elimination of discrimination against women / Emma Lubaale -- Article 3: Right to dignity / Charlene Kreuser -- Article 4: The rights to life, integrity and security of the person / Ruth Nekura -- Article 5: Elimination of harmful practices / Satang Nabaneh -- Article 6: Marriage / Celestine Nyamu Musembi -- Article 7: Separation, divorce and annulment of marriage / Celestine Nyamu Musembi -- Article 8: Access to justice and equal protection before the law / Annika Rudman -- Article 9: Right to participation in the political and decision-making process /Theodora Talumba Mkali and Annika Rudman -- Article 10: Right to peace / Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz -- Article 11: Protection of women in armed conflicts / Trésor Muhindo Makunya and Junior Mumbala Abelungu -- rticle 12: The right to education / Sheila Parvyn Wamahiu and Celestine Nyamu Musembi -- Article 13: Economic and social welfare rights / Anneth Amin Mnzava -- Article 14: Health and reproductive rights / Ebenezer Durojaye -- Article 15: Right to food security / Trésor Muhindo Makunya and Mercy Bwanaisa -- Article 16: Right to adequate housing / Magnus Killander -- Article 17: Right to a positive cultural context / Adetokunbo Johnson -- Article 18: Right to a healthy and sustainable environment / Ademola Oluborode Jegede and Pfanelo Lorrain Mamphiswana -- Article 19: Right to sustainable development / Ademola Oluborode Jegede and Ndzumbululo Mulaudzi -- Article 20: Widows' rights / Crystal Mokoena -- Article 21: Right to inheritance / Zahara Nampewo -- Article 22: Special protection of elderly women / Lilian Chenwi -- Article 23: Special protection of women with disabilities / Lilian Chenwi -- Article 24: Special protection of women in distress / Johanna Bond -- Article 25: Remedies / Matilda Lasseko-Phooko -- Article 26: Implementation and monitoring / Rachel Murray -- Articles 27 and 32: The interpretative mandate under the Maputo Protocol / Frans Viljoen and Mariam Kamunyu -- Articles 28-31: Final clauses / Sâ Benjamin Traoré.
Summary: "Since its adoption on 11 July 2003, the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol) has become a landmark on the African human rights landscape. It has steadily gained prominence as a trail-blazing instrument, responsive to the diverse realities of women on the African continent. This comprehensive Commentary on the Maputo Protocol, the first of its kind, provides systematic analysis of each article of the Protocol, delving into the drafting history, and elaborating on relevant key concepts and normative standards.This Commentary aims to be a 'one-stop-shop' for anyone interested in the Maputo Protocol, such as researchers, teachers, students, practitioners,policymakers and activists."--Publisher's description.
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According to the publisher's website, ISBN: 9781776411788 is for the print edition, but the same ISBN also appears on the verso of the e-book.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preamble / Annika Rudman -- Article 1: Definitions / Mariam Kamunyu -- Article 2: Elimination of discrimination against women / Emma Lubaale -- Article 3: Right to dignity / Charlene Kreuser -- Article 4: The rights to life, integrity and security of the person / Ruth Nekura -- Article 5: Elimination of harmful practices / Satang Nabaneh -- Article 6: Marriage / Celestine Nyamu Musembi -- Article 7: Separation, divorce and annulment of marriage / Celestine Nyamu Musembi -- Article 8: Access to justice and equal protection before the law / Annika Rudman -- Article 9: Right to participation in the political and decision-making process /Theodora Talumba Mkali and Annika Rudman -- Article 10: Right to peace / Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz -- Article 11: Protection of women in armed conflicts / Trésor Muhindo Makunya and Junior Mumbala Abelungu -- rticle 12: The right to education / Sheila Parvyn Wamahiu and Celestine Nyamu Musembi -- Article 13: Economic and social welfare rights / Anneth Amin Mnzava -- Article 14: Health and reproductive rights / Ebenezer Durojaye -- Article 15: Right to food security / Trésor Muhindo Makunya and Mercy Bwanaisa -- Article 16: Right to adequate housing / Magnus Killander -- Article 17: Right to a positive cultural context / Adetokunbo Johnson -- Article 18: Right to a healthy and sustainable environment / Ademola Oluborode Jegede and Pfanelo Lorrain Mamphiswana -- Article 19: Right to sustainable development / Ademola Oluborode Jegede and Ndzumbululo Mulaudzi -- Article 20: Widows' rights / Crystal Mokoena -- Article 21: Right to inheritance / Zahara Nampewo -- Article 22: Special protection of elderly women / Lilian Chenwi -- Article 23: Special protection of women with disabilities / Lilian Chenwi -- Article 24: Special protection of women in distress / Johanna Bond -- Article 25: Remedies / Matilda Lasseko-Phooko -- Article 26: Implementation and monitoring / Rachel Murray -- Articles 27 and 32: The interpretative mandate under the Maputo Protocol / Frans Viljoen and Mariam Kamunyu -- Articles 28-31: Final clauses / Sâ Benjamin Traoré.

"Since its adoption on 11 July 2003, the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol) has become a landmark on the African human rights landscape. It has steadily gained prominence as a trail-blazing instrument, responsive to the diverse realities of women on the African continent. This comprehensive Commentary on the Maputo Protocol, the first of its kind, provides systematic analysis of each article of the Protocol, delving into the drafting history, and elaborating on relevant key concepts and normative standards.This Commentary aims to be a 'one-stop-shop' for anyone interested in the Maputo Protocol, such as researchers, teachers, students, practitioners,policymakers and activists."--Publisher's description.

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