31.221

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
34 - November 2019
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AL (League of Arab States)
  • AU (African Union)
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Repeal or amend the personal status law to ensure the equal rights of women and men in all matters relating to marriage and family relations, as well to inheritance, divorce and the custody of children

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • Africa (African Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • Commonwealth
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • Women's rights