Analyzing the effectiveness of the protocol to the African charter on human and peoples' rights on the rights of women in Africa (Maputo Protocol)
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2015-03
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Kampala International University, School of Law
Abstract
The study analyzed the effectiveness of the protocol to the African chatter on human and people's
rights on the rights of women in Africa (Maputo protocol) and the general objective of the study
was to investigate the legal, structural and institutional fi·ameworks that enhance the
enforceability of human rights through the court of justice. The specific objectives of the study
were : To Exainine the legal frame work of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and
Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. (Maputo protocol), To examine the
mechanisms used during the effectiveness of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and
Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. (Maputo protocol),To Examine the
challenges to the effectiveness of the Protocol to the African Chatter on Human and Peoples'
Rights on the Rights of Women in Afi•ica. (Maputo)
The findings of the study revealed that the protocol to the Afi·ican charter on human and
peoples' rights on the rights of women in Africa. (Maputo protocol) has been provided with
the relevant architecture in order to perform its obligations. as demonstrated in previous
chapters, the maintenance of national and international peace and security is one of the most
important obligations of the protocol to the African chatter on human and peoples' rights on the
rights of women in Africa.
The Conclusion revealed that The ACHPR protects peoples' right to national and international
peace and security. the concern African leaders have about peace and security led to their
inclusion as an aim of the new continental organization , the protocol to the African charter
on human and peoples' rights on the rights of women in Africa. (Maputo protocol). However,
national and international peace and security are not always considered and addressed as human
rights.
The recommendation said that the future looks bright for Africans especially those who are the
protocol to the African charter on human and peoples' rights on the rights of women in Africa.
(Maputo protocol) up in conflict zones needing protection. the protocol to the African chatter on
human and peoples' rights on the rights of women in Afi·ica. (Maputo protocol) has already set up
its guiding principles and has set up a peace and security architecture which seems to
accommodate the implementation of its r2p obligations. However, they need to ensure a greater
harmonization and coherence between its institutions and the sub-regional bodies.
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A research dissertation submitted to the faculty of law in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the a ward of bachelors' degree of laws of Kampala International University
Keywords
Human rights, Rights of women, Africa