AFRICAN YOUTH CHARTER • 5 Table of Contents Acknowledgements Foreword PREAMBLE DEFINITIONS 7 11 PART 1: RIGHTS AND DUTIES Article 1: Obligation of State Parties 13 Article 2: Non-discrimination 13 Article 3: Freedom of Movement 14 Article 4: Freedom of Expression 14 Article 5: Freedom of Association 14 Article 6: Freedom of Thought, Conscience and Religion 15 Article 7: Protection of Private Life 15 Article 8: Protection of the Family 15 Article 9: Property 15 Article 10: Development 16 Article 11: Youth Participation 17 Article 12: National Youth Policy 19 Article 13: Education and Skills Development 20 Article 14: Poverty Eradication and Socio-economic Integration of Youth 24