Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Older Persons in Africa, Article 9
States Parties shall:
- Ensure the protection of the rights of Older Women from violence, sexual abuse and discrimination based on gender;
- Put in place legislation and other measures that guarantee protection of Older Women against abuses related to property and land rights; and
- Adopt appropriate legislation to protect the right of inheritance of Older Women.