Working Group on the Rights of Children with Disabilities | ACERWC - African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

Chairperson

Hon. Aboubekrine El Jera

Members

Hon. Aver Gavar

Hon. Aboubekrine El Jera

Hon. Sabrina Gahar

Hon. Anne Musiwa

Dr. Admark Moyo (External Expert)

Dr. Nkatha Murungi (External Expert)

Dr. Lincoln Hlatywayo (External Expert)

Dr. Shimelis Tsegaye (External Expert)

Overview

The primary aim of the working group is to ensure the inclusion of children with disabilities in all arenas as well as strive towards the protection of the rights and welfare of children with disabilities as enshrined in various human rights instruments and standards. The Working Group is composed of four Members of the Committee and four external experts.

Date Established

Dec 01 2020

Session

36th Ordinary Session

Terms of Reference

Establishing Resolutions

RÉSOLUTION SUR LA CRÉATION D'UN GROUPE DE TRAVAIL SUR LES ENFANTS HANDICAPÉS_0.pdf

Français

RESOLUTION ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A WORKING GROUP ON CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.pdf

English

Activities

International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Statement of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child - Working Group on Children with Disabilities in Africa on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Activity

Dec 03 2022

The Working Group on Children with Disabilities in Africa of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfa

RESOLUTION N° 19/2022 OF THE ACERWC WORKING GROUP ON THE RIGHTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Activity

Mar 14 2022

RÉSOLUTION NO 19/2022 DU GROUPE DE TRAVAIL DU CAEDBE SUR LES ENFANTS VIVANTS AVEC UN HANDICAP PORTANT SUR LA SITUATIO