or correspondence, or to the attacks upon his honour or reputation, provided that parents or
legal guardians shall have the right to exercise reasonable supervision over the conduct of
their children. The child has the right to the protection of the law against such interference
or attacks.
ARTICLE 11: EDUCATION
1. Every child shall have the right to an education.
2. The education of the child shall be directed to:
(a) the promotion and development of the child’s personality, talents and mental and
physical abilities to their fullest potential;
(b) fostering respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms with particular reference
to those set out in the provisions of various African instruments on human and peoples’
rights and international human rights declarations and conventions;
(c) the preservation and strengthening of positive African morals, traditional values and
cultures;
(d) the preparation of the child for responsible life in a free society, in the spirit of
understanding tolerance, dialogue, mutual respect and friendship among all peoples
ethnic, tribal and religious groups;
(e) the preservation of national independence and territorial integrity;
(f) the promotion and achievements of African Unity and Solidarity;
(g) the development of respect for the environment and natural resources;
(h) the promotion of the child’s understanding of primary health care.
3. States Parties to the present Charter shall take all appropriate measures with a view to
achieving the full realization of this right and shall in particular: