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The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, also known as the Banjul Charter, is a human rights instrument adopted by the African Union (AU) in 1981. The charter sets out the rights and freedoms of individuals and peoples in Africa, and is considered a cornerstone of human rights protection on the continent.

The charter is composed of 67 articles, which are divided into three parts:

Part I: General Principles

• Article 1: Purpose and scope of the charter
• Article 2: Non-discrimination
• Article 3: Equality before the law
• Article 4: Protection of the rights of the child
• Article 5: Protection of the rights of women
• Article 6: Protection of the rights of the elderly
• Article 7: Protection of the rights of persons with disabilities

Part II: Civil and Political Rights

• Article 8: Right to life
• Article 9: Freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
• Article 10: Freedom from slavery and the slave trade
• Article 11: Freedom from forced labor
• Article 12: Freedom of movement and residence
• Article 13: Right to a fair trial
• Article 14: Right to privacy
• Article 15: Freedom of expression
• Article 16: Freedom of association
• Article 17: Freedom of assembly
• Article 18: Right to property

Part III: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

• Article 19: Right to work
• Article 20: Right to just and favorable conditions of work
• Article 21: Right to social security
• Article 22: Right to education
• Article 23: Right to health
• Article 24: Right to housing
• Article 25: Right to an adequate standard of living
• Article 26: Right to participate in the cultural life of the community
• Article 27: Right to the protection of the environment
• Article 28: Right to development

The charter also establishes the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, which is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the charter and promoting human rights in Africa.

Some of the key provisions of the charter include:

• The right to life and dignity
• The prohibition of torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment
• The right to freedom of expression and association
• The right to education and health
• The right to work and social security
• The right to an adequate standard of living
• The right to participate in the cultural life of the community
• The right to the protection of the environment
• The right to development

The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights has been ratified by 54 out of 55 African countries, and is considered a fundamental instrument for promoting and protecting human rights in Africa.