Regional Frameworks for Safeguarding Children: The Role of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

Social Sciences

Julia Sloth-Nielsen¹ 

[1] Department of Public Law and Jurisprudence, University of the Western Cape, Bellville, Western Cape 7535, South Africa; E-Mail:

关键词: safeguarding;    child protection;    African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child;    African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child;    legislation;    states parties;   

DOI  :  10.3390/socsci3040948

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

This article discusses the safeguarding movement in the context of child protection. After providing it’s key principles and precepts, the relevant provisions of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child which link to safeguarding are stipulated, as well as a brief description given of the mandate of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. Some aspects of the practical working methods of the Committee are thereafter considered. With reference to the Committee’s interface with non-governmental organisations, some proposals concerning the Committee and the safeguarding movement are put forward.

【 授权许可】

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