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Continental FrameworkAfrican Union

AU Framework Alignment

Children Sector

Analyzing alignment with African Union instruments including Agenda 2063, the Maputo Protocol, and other continental frameworks.

Overall AU Alignment
72%
Instruments Analyzed
3

AU frameworks reviewed

Cross-Cutting Themes
5

Thematic areas covered

Gap Analysis Summary: Children

Overall Alignment

75%Minor Gap

AU Framework Alignment

72%Minor Gap

UN Framework Alignment

78%Minor Gap
0
Critical Gap
0
Significant Gap
2
Moderate Gap
1
Minor Gap
0
Fully Aligned

Key Findings

  • 0 instruments show full alignment with EAC frameworks
  • 3 total areas identified for improvement
  • AU alignment (72%) is weaker than UN alignment (78%)
1990Partial AlignmentMinor Gap
African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child
ACRWC
75%
Alignment Score

A comprehensive instrument that sets out rights and defines universal principles and norms for the status of children in Africa. It is the regional complement to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Monitoring Body

African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC)

Reporting Cycle

Every 3 years

Key Provisions

Article 3: Non-Discrimination
Article 4: Best Interests of the Child
Article 5: Survival and Development
Article 11: Education
Article 14: Health and Health Services
Article 16: Protection Against Child Abuse and Torture
Article 21: Protection Against Harmful Social and Cultural Practices
Article 22: Armed Conflicts

Relevant Articles for Children

Article 3Article 4Article 5Article 11Article 14Article 16Article 21
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2015Partial AlignmentModerate Gap
Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want
Agenda 2063
68%
Alignment Score

Africa's blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the continent's strategic framework that aims to deliver on its goal for inclusive and sustainable development.

Monitoring Body

African Union Commission

Reporting Cycle

Biennial

Key Provisions

Aspiration 1: A prosperous Africa based on inclusive growth and sustainable development
Aspiration 2: An integrated continent, politically united
Aspiration 3: An Africa of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights
Aspiration 4: A peaceful and secure Africa
Aspiration 5: An Africa with a strong cultural identity
Aspiration 6: An Africa whose development is people-driven
Aspiration 7: Africa as a strong, united and influential global player

Relevant Articles for Children

Aspiration 1Aspiration 6
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2018Emerging AlignmentModerate Gap
AU Strategy for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment 2018-2028
AU Gender Strategy
55%
Alignment Score

A ten-year strategy to guide actions at continental, regional and national levels towards the achievement of gender equality and women's empowerment in Africa.

Monitoring Body

AU Women, Gender and Youth Directorate

Reporting Cycle

Annual

Key Provisions

Pillar 1: Maximizing Outcomes, Opportunities and Tech Dividends
Pillar 2: Dignity, Security and Resilience
Pillar 3: Effective Laws, Policies and Institutions
Pillar 4: Leadership, Voice and Visibility

Relevant Articles for Children

Pillar 2: Dignity, Security and Resilience
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Cross-Cutting Themes

Child Protection

Education

Health

Early Childhood Development

Participation