Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa

Article 23 Special Protection of Women with Disabilities The States Parties undertake to:

• Point a
  ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;


• Point b
  ensure the right of women with disabilities to freedom from violence, including sexual abuse, discrimination based on disability and the right to be treated with dignity.