‘Family values’ African charter condemned by rights groups as regressive and dangerous
A proposed African charter on family values is facing backlash from human rights groups for its stance against reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ protections. Critics argue the treaty promotes regressive policies that threaten international human rights standards.
Why it matters
The charter represents a significant ideological shift in African regional policy, potentially impacting gender equality and reproductive health access across the continent.
Ghana’s parliamentary speaker, Alban Bagbin, opening the conference in Accra. In his address, he said sexual and reproductive rights infringed Africa nations’ sovereignty. Photograph: Reuters View image in fullscreen Ghana’s parliamentary speaker, Alban Bagbin, opening the conference in Accra. In his address, he said sexual and reproductive rights infringed Africa nations’ sovereignty. Photograph: Reuters Human rights ‘Family values’ African charter condemned by rights groups as regressive and dangerous Draft treaty claims sexual and reproductive health and rights are an existential threat to the African family
The framing focuses on the condemnation by rights groups and labels the charter as 'regressive and dangerous'.
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