Final Communique 35th Ordinary Session

The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC) has just finalised its 35th Ordinary Session which was held virtually from 31 August – 08 September 2020.

The Session was attended by Representatives of Member States, Representatives of UN Agencies, and Representatives of the Civil Society. The Committee examined a State Party Report and 6 Communications during this Session, and has also adopted the General Comment on Article 22 of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Children in Situations of Conflict.