Concluding Observations and Recommendations on the First Combined Periodic Report of the Republic of Togo
Summary: This report compiles all mentions of children's rights in the Concluding Observations of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
Last Examined: 2-16 May 2002
The Report was presented by a Delegation led by Principal Private Secretary of the Minister of Justice in charge of the Promotion of Democracy and the Rule of Law.
The Commission raised concerns about:
- The existing measures aimed at addressing the specific needs of vulnerable persons and social groups such as women and children, the elderly and the handicapped which are not adequate and should be reviewed and strengthened. (Paragraph 19)
- The need to strengthen women’s rights within the family and professional environment through the education and training of girls and through adult education,and particular concern on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child trafficking, especially trafficking of girls. (Paragraph 20)
The Commission recommended that Togo:
- Double its efforts in the promotion and protection of the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. (Paragraph 23)
pdf: http://www.crin.org/docs/togo_achpr.pdf
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