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RESOLUTION NO 222024 OF THE ACERWC WORKING GROUP ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ON HARMFUL PRACTICES AGAINST CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

RESOLUTION NO 22/2024 OF THE ACERWC WORKING GROUP ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES ON HARMFUL PRACTICES AGAINST CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

 

FACTSHEET ON THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON SEAS AND OCEANS IN CONNECTION WITH CHILDREN’S RIGHTS IN AFRICA

Oceans and seas: Africa’s Frontier for Development Under Threat from Climate Change

Africa is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Red Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Atlantic Ocean. Of the 55 African states, 39
are coastal states having access to the continent’s 30,500KM long coastline.

Day of General Discussion on Solutions to Challenges Faced by Children with Albinism

BACKGROUND

43rd Ordinary Session of ACERWC

The Committee holds two ordinary sessions each year. The duration of the session varies in each case from 10 to 15 days depending on needs and finance. The Secretary of the African Commission must communicate to the members the date and venue of the ordinary session at least 60 days ahead of the session.

LAUNCH OF JOINT GENERAL COMMENT ON FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a pervasive abuse of the rights of girls and women that is as old as human civilization. The practice is present in all regions of the world, though it is more prevalent within certain cultures and regions. In Africa, the practice ranges in prevalence from minimal in some countries, to nearly universal in some other countries. FGM permeates most social, economic, religious and cultural stratification in the African region. The age at which girls and women are most at risk of FGM may vary from one culture or community to another.

launch of the continental study on Children Without Parental Care in Africa

MEDIA RELEASE: 

 

An estimated 35 million children without parental care in Africa 

need immediate strengthened protection systems and quality care services 


 

Validation Workshop of the African Union Child Safeguarding Policy

Background

Validation Workshop on the Draft Continental Study on the Impact of Climate on the Rights of Children in Africa

The Validation Workshop on the Draft Continental Study on the Impact of Climate Change on the Rights of Children in Africa, is commencing from November 3-4, 2023, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This critical event brings together experts, stakeholders, and advocates from across the continent to review and validate the findings and recommendations of a comprehensive study exploring the profound effects of climate change on the rights and well-being of African children.

42nd Ordinary Session of ACERWC

The Committee holds two ordinary sessions each year. The duration of the session varies in each case from 10 to 15 days depending on needs and finance. The Secretary of the African Commission must communicate to the members the date and venue of the ordinary session at least 60 days ahead of the session.

Advocacy Mission on Reporting in the Republic of Gambia

Background

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