119.178

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
35 - January 2020
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Africa (African Group)
State under Review - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • OIC (Organisation of the Islamic Conference)
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Recommendation

Engage in outreach and education to change discriminatory and harmful traditional norms and practices, including those concerning child and forced marriage

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • Africa (African Group)
Recommending State - Organisations
  • AU (African Union)
  • Commonwealth
  • OIF (Organisation internationale de la Francophonie)
Action Category
5 - Specific action
Response
Supported
Issues
  • Gender-based violence
  • Human rights education and training
  • Rights of the Child
  • Women's rights