147.33

Recommendation
Cycle
Cycle 3 (2017 - 2021)
Session
28 - November 2017
State under Review
State under Review - Regional Group
Africa (African Group)
Recommendation

Deepen efforts to prevent and sanction harmful traditional practices, such as female genital mutilation, the tradition known as trokosi, early forced marriage and accusations of witchcraft and polygamy, guaranteeing the protection and rehabilitation of victims

Recommending State
Recommending State - Regional Group
  • GRULAC (Group of Latin American & Caribbean States)
Action Category
4 - General action
Response
Noted
Issues
  • Rights of the Child
  • Torture and other CID treatment
  • Women's rights