OUVRAGE : A. Rudman, C. Nyamu Musembi, T. Muhindo Makunya (eds.), The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa: A Commentary

Annika RUDMAN, Celestine NYAMU MUSEMBI, Trésor MUHINDO MAKUNYA

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 fi rst 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface, Frans Viljoen 

Table of abbreviations and acronyms
Table of legislation
Table of cases
Contributors 

Introduction, Annika Rudman

Preamble, Annika Rudman

Mariam Kamunyu, Article 1: Definitions 

Emma Lubaale, Article 2: Elimination of discrimination against women 

Charlene Kreuser, Article 3: Right to dignity 

Ruth Nekura, Article 4: The rights to life, integrity and security of the person 

Satang Nabaneh, Article 5: Elimination of harmful practices 

Celestine Nyamu Musembi, Article 6: Marriage 

Celestine Nyamu Musembi, Article 7: Separation, divorce and annulment of marriage 

Annika Rudman, Article 8: Access to justice and equal protection before the law 

Theodora Talumba Mkali, Annika Rudman, Article 9: Right to participation in the political and decision-making process 

Ashwanee Budoo-Scholtz, Article 10: Right to peace 

Trésor Muhindo Makunya, Junior Mumbala Abelungu, Article 11: Protection of women in armed conflicts 

Sheila Parvyn Wamahiu, Celestine Nyamu Musembi, Article 12: The right to education 

Anneth Amin Mnzava, Article 13: Economic and social welfare rights286 

Ebenezer Durojaye, Article 14: Health and reproductive rights308 

Trésor Muhindo Makunya, Mercy Bwanaisa, Article 15: Right to food security 

Magnus Killander, Article 16: Right to adequate housing 

Adetokunbo Johnson, Article 17: Right to a positive cultural context 

Ademola Oluborode Jegede, Pfanelo Lorrain Mamphiswana, Article 18: Right to a healthy and sustainable environment 

Ademola Oluborode Jegede, Ndzumbululo Mulaudzi, Article 19: Right to sustainable development 

Crystal Mokoena, Article 20: Widows’ rights 

Zahara Nampewo, Article 21: Right to inheritance 

Lilian Chenwi, Article 22: Special protection of elderly women 

Lilian Chenwi, Article 23: Special protection of women with disabilities 

Johanna Bond, Article 24: Special protection of women in distress 

Matilda Lasseko-Phooko, Article 25: Remedies 

Rachel Murray, Article 26: Implementation and monitoring 

Frans Viljoen, Mariam Kamunyu, Articles 27 and 32: The interpretative mandate under the Maputo Protocol 

Sâ Benjamin Traoré, Articles 28-31: Final clauses

 

 

Annika RUDMAN, Celestine NYAMU MUSEMBI, Trésor MUHINDO MAKUNYA (eds.), The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa: A Commentary, Pretoria, Pretoria University Law Press, 2023 (641 pp.)