78: Resolution on the Renewal of the Term of the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa

The African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights meeting at its 38^th Ordinary Session that took place from 21^st November to 5^th December 2005 in Banjul, The Gambia:

Recalling the Resolution it adopted at its 25^th Ordinary Session that took place from 26^th April to 5^th May 1999 in Bujumbura, Burundi, in which it appointed a Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa;

Recalling further the provisions of Article 18(3) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights;

Referring further the provisions of Article 45(1) a of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights;

Recalling the decision taken at the 30^th Ordinary Session which took place in October 2001 in Banjul, the Gambia, regarding nominating Commissioner Angela Melo Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa;

Recalling the Resolution it adopted at its 34^th Ordinary Session that took place from 27 April to 11^th May 2005 in Banjul, The Gambia, to renew the mandate of Commissioner Angela Melo as Special Rapporteur for a period of two (2) years;

Considering the important work done by the Special Rapporteur;

Considering the necessity of allowing the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa to continue her mandate;

Commends Commissioner Angela Melo, Special Rapporteur for the Rights of Women in Africa, for the work done;

Decides to renew the mandate of Commissioner Angela Melo as Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa for a period of two (2) years;

Requests the Secretariat of the African Commission to enhance its efforts to mobilise resources that could assist the Special Rapporteur to carry out her mandate.

Done in Banjul, The Gambia, 5 December 2005.