The ratification of Egypt's accession to the African Charter was published in the Official Gazette.
The importance of publishing in the official gazette is due to its authoritative ability to raise
awareness about new legislation and to enable readers to determine when laws come into
effect. The Official Gazette is issued in sequential editions and in special numbers. It is sold in
all centers dedicated to the sale of government publications and is available to all. It is also sent
to subscribers by mail and is sold at prices below the cost of its publication to ensure
accessibility. The Official Gazette is considered to be one of the most important periodicals for
all law-enforcement professionals, as it is published in accordance with Article 225 of the
Constitution, which stipulates that "Laws are published in the Official Gazette within 15 days
from the date of their issuance, to be effective 30 days from the day following the date of
publication, unless the law specifies a different date."
Part two
The objective review of the rights contained in the Charter
This section includes:
First: Civil and political rights.
Second: Economic, social and cultural rights.
Third: Family rights and the most vulnerable groups (women - children - persons with disabilities
- youth).
Fourth: Contemporary challenges facing Egypt.
Fifth: Raising awareness about human rights at the national level.
Sixth: Charter enforcement efforts at the external level.
First: civil and political rights
In articles 2 to 13, The African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights deals with civil and
political rights. These include: the right to equality before the law, the right of all citizens to
respect for their dignity and recognition of their legal status, the right to liberty and security, the
right to resort to competent national courts, the right to exercise one’s faith and religious rituals,
the right to access information, the right to form associations with others, the right to freedom of
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