During an International Conference on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) hosted by the Kenyan Government in Nairobi during 16-18 September 2004, several statements were made by government representatives in support of the ratification of the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa.
The Kenyan President stated that his country will ratify the Protocol and reliable sources have indicated that the proposal for ratification is currently with the Cabinet.
The Tanzanian Deputy Minister...read more
During an International Conference on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) hosted by the Kenyan Government in Nairobi during 16-18 September 2004, several statements were made by government representatives in support of the ratification of the Protocol on the Rights of Women in Africa.
The Kenyan President stated that his country will ratify the Protocol and reliable sources have indicated that the proposal for ratification is currently with the Cabinet.
The Tanzanian Deputy Minister for Community Development, Women's Affairs and Children, Hon. Shamim P. Khan, stated that her country has started the process of ratification and that the Protocol will soon be tabled for consideration by the Parliament.
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Rebecca Kadaga and her delegation which included the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Affairs, Hon. Bakoko Bakoru Zoe, and a couple of Parliamentarians (Hon. Gertrude Kulany and Hon. Dora Byamukama) committed to convening a meeting for discussion with their colleagues with a view to starting the ratification process.
The Minister for Social Action and National Solidarity from Burkina Faso, Mme Lamizana Mariam, also confirmed that her country has started the ratification process.
The Minister for Labour and Human Welfare from Eritrea, Mrs. Askalu Menkerios, also committed to work on her country's signing and ratification of the Protocol as soon as she returned home.
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