BACKGROUND

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.

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.

MEDIA RELEASE: 

An estimated 35 million children without parental care in Africa 

need immediate strengthened protection systems and quality care services 

Background

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.

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.

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