This Convention recognizes and protects the equal political rights of women, including the right to vote and hold public office. Malawi acceded in 1966.
The Convention on the Political Rights of Women, adopted in 1953, is the first international treaty to recognize and protect the equal political rights of women, including the right to vote and to hold public office. Malawi became a party to the Convention in 1966, affirming its commitment to gender equality in political participation.
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The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights is a regional human rights instrument that promotes and protects human rights and basic freedoms in Africa. Malawi acceded in 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.
The Kampala Convention is the first legally binding regional instrument for the protection and assistance of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Africa. Malawi acceded in 2013.