Study on Children's Rights and Business in Africa

Julia Sloth-Nielsen; Oyeniyi Abe

Study on Children's Rights and Business in Africa

Julia Sloth-Nielsen, Oyeniyi Abe

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Abstract

The study examines the impact of businesses on the rights and welfare of children in Africa. It reviews the normative framework which encompasses a variety of standards of different natures, both binding regulations and voluntary commitments, international and regional norms sometimes integrated with varying degrees of success into national legislations. The study concludes with a series of recommendations for Member States, businesses, National Human Rights Institutions, and Civil Society Organizations to ensure the protection of children's rights in the context of business.

Original language	English
Publisher	African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
Commissioning body	African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
Number of pages	190
Publication status	Published - 28 Aug 2023

UN SDGs

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SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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