This General Comment is also to be used when drafting and presenting State periodic reports, to report on the legislative and other measures taken to promote and protect the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls. The African Commission wishes to express its gratitude to Ipas Africa Alliance for its valuable contribution on all issues relating to sexual and reproductive rights and its technical support towards the preparation of the General Comment. Commissioner Soyata Maiga Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa 3