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African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (1990)
The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child is a regional treaty that sets out rights and protections for children in Africa. Malawi acceded in 1999.
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The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, adopted in 1990, is the first regional treaty to comprehensively address the rights and welfare of children in Africa. Malawi became a party to the Charter in 1999, affirming its commitment to child rights and protection.
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