10 Article 22 Implementation States Parties shall ensure the implementation of this Protocol, and shall indicate in their periodic reports submitted to the African Commission in accordance with Article 62 of the African Charter, the legislative and other measures undertaken for the full realisation of the rights recognized in this Protocol. In the implementation of this Protocol, the African Commission shall have the mandate to interpret the provisions of the Protocol in accordance with the African Charter. The African Commission may refer matters of interpretation and enforcement or any dispute arising from the application or implementation of this Protocol to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Where applicable, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights shall have the mandate to hear disputes implementation of this Protocol. arising from the application or Article 23 Popularization of the Protocol States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure the widest possible dissemination of this Protocol in accordance with the relevant provisions and procedures of their respective constitutions. Articie 24 Safeguard Clause No provision in this Protocol shall principles and values contained be interpreted as derogating from the in other relevant realisation of the rights of Older Persons in Africa. instruments for the In the event of a contradiction between two or more provisions of this Protocol, the interpretation which favours the rights of Older Persons and protects their legitimate interests shall prevail. Article 25 Signature, Ratification and Accession This Protocoi shall be open to Member States of the Union for signature, ratification or accession. The instrument of ratification or accession to the present Protocol shall be deposited with the Chairperson of the Commission who shal! notify all Member States of the dates of the deposit of the instruments of ratification or accession.