Abstract:
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 first 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.
