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Breathing Life into the Maputo Protocol: Jurisprudence on the Rights of Women and Girls in Africa – 2nd Edition

November 25, 2024

This Case Digest is a resource for legal practitioners looking to apply the Maputo Protocol in strategic litigation in nation...

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21 reasons why the Maputo Protocol is beneficial to women and girls in Africa

July 11, 2024

21 years ago, African States adopted the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Wome...

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As we advocate for Zero Tolerance for FGM, let’s not ignore this important Accountability Tool: The ACHPR-ACERWC Joint General Comment on FGM 

February 5, 2024

Nearly 140 million women and girls in the African continent have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM),  a serious human...

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African Leaders Celebrate The Maputo Protocol

December 13, 2023

In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights ...

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The SOAWR Coalition Call to Action and Accountability Statement to the African Union Member States

November 30, 2023

Introduction We, members of the SOAWR Coalition, are deeply concerned about the continued violation, infringement, abuse, and...

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Celebrating 20 Years of the Maputo Protocol – A Memoir

November 28, 2023

In commemoration of the 20th Anniversary of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights ...

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The Nairobi Call to Action

October 23, 2023

In pursuit of propelling gender equality and women’s empowerment to new heights, the recent MaputoAt20 Celebrations in ...

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Maputo At 20 Dialogues

October 12, 2023

This section casts a lens on the enlightening conversations and invocations that emanated from the sidelines of the Maputo Pr...

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AU launches Women of Impact: Stories of African Women Leaders

October 12, 2023

In a resounding proclamation of recognition and celebration, the African Union Commission proudly launched “Women of Impact...

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The 20 for 20 Solidarity Awards: Advancing the Maputo Protocol

August 3, 2023

In partnership with Equality Now, The Solidarity for African Women’s Rights (SOAWR) Coalition launched the 20 for 20 Solida...

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