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On 26 October 2005 the
Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa, also called the 'Maputo
Protocol' and part of the African Charter on Human and Peoples'
Rights, has entered into force having been ratified by the required
15 member states.
This protocol covers
a broad range of women's rights, including the elimination of discrimination
against women, the right to dignity, the right to life, the integrity
and security of the person, the right to education and training,
economic and social welfare rights and health and reproductive rights.
In particular article
5 of the protocol requires that all forms of female genital mutilation
be condemned and prohibited.
Socialist International
Women welcomes this important step and commits itself to promote
the Maputo Protocol and its ratification in all the African countries,
where SI and SIW members are present.
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