EVERY CONTRIBUTION MATTERS – Toolkit on General Comment 6 of the Maputo Protocol
This is a toolkit on monetary and non-monetary contributions towards an equitable distribution of joint property in marriage and upon divorce under General Comment No. 6, Article 7(d) of the Maputo Protocol as adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Through plain language explanations, real-life examples, pictorial illustrations, and interactive learning elements, the toolkit seeks to:
Promote awareness of women’s rights to property.
Highlight the importance of both financial and non-financial contributions in marriage.
Provide practical guidance and references for advocacy and legal action.
This toolkit is a collaborative effort between IGED-Africa, SOAWR, AFLN and Equality Now Africa. It is part of their broader commitment to legal advocacy, gender equality, and youth-led advocacy.
All rights reserved. Redistribution of this material is encouraged provided the original text is not altered, the source is fully acknowledged, and the objective is not for commercial gain. This toolkit is an educational and advocacy resource and does not constitute formal legal advice.
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EVERY CONTRIBUTION MATTERS – Toolkit on General Comment 6 of the Maputo Protocol
This is a toolkit on monetary and non-monetary contributions towards an equitable distribution of joint property in marriage and upon divorce under General Comment No. 6, Article 7(d) of the Maputo Protocol as adopted by the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Through plain language explanations, real-life examples, pictorial illustrations, and interactive learning elements, the toolkit seeks to:
This toolkit is a collaborative effort between IGED-Africa, SOAWR, AFLN and Equality Now Africa. It is part of their broader commitment to legal advocacy, gender equality, and youth-led advocacy.
All rights reserved.
Redistribution of this material is encouraged provided the original text is not altered, the source is fully acknowledged, and the objective is not for commercial gain. This toolkit is an educational and advocacy resource and does not constitute formal legal advice.
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