The groundbreaking Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on Women’s Rights came into force in 2005. The protocol commits the states that sign it to eliminating all forms of discrimination against women. Read more

Not yet a force for freedom The pan-African campaign to mobilise support for the ratification of the protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples. Rights on the rights of women in Africa was initiated by the women.s rights organisations Equality Now and FEMNET, together with Credo for Freedom of Expression and Associated Rights, Oxfam GB and Fahamu, publishers

This report provides a summary of SOAWR activities conducted during this African Union Summit and a reflection of the challenges, lessons learnt, and opportunities for future engagement. The SOAWR delegation comprised of representatives of Alliances for Africa (AfA), Oxfam, and the Inter-African Network for Women, Media, Gender and Development (FAMEDEV).