Maputo protocol

Conflict and displacement disproportionately impact women and girls, exacerbating vulnerabilities related to sexual and reproductive health and rights. For displaced women, access to safe abortion services becomes even more critical due to increased risks of sexual violence, lack of contraception, and limited healthcare access. In Kenya, where refugee populations are significant, the intersection of abortion rights and displacement raises important legal […]

On 11th July 2023, the world joined African women in celebrating the 20th year since the Maputo protocol was established. The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, better known as the Maputo Protocol, was established by the African Union and went into effect in […]