We are pleased to share a significant document developed by the Family Law Committee of the African Bar Association:
“Model Joint Reservations to the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG)”.
This resource offers a carefully crafted set of legal reservations for AU Member States choosing to ratify the AU-CEVAWG, ensuring alignment with national sovereignty, constitutional integrity, African family values, and cultural principles.
📌 What This Document Covers:
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Legal language for submitting formal reservations
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Cultural and constitutional justifications
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Protection of parental rights and family structure
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Clarifications on gender, family, and education provisions in the Convention
This document is intended as a guide for governments, legal experts, and policymakers working to implement AU-CEVAWG in a manner consistent with national and regional values.
📥 Click here to download the full document (PDF)
🗣 For inquiries, contact:
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Charles Kanjama, SC – cnkanjama@yahoo.com | +254 721 481 296
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High Chief Ibrahim Mark – Ibrahim.Mark@Afribar.Org | +234 803 508 8773
