national territory. In this connection, every citizen is obliged to co-exist with peoples whose countries are in facing conflicts. PART TWO IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS RELATING TO THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA 483. In accordance with the provisions of Article 26 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights relating to the Rights of Women in Africa (the Maputo Protocol), this part presents legislative, judicial, administrative and other measures adopted by Togo to give effect to the rights and freedoms contained in the said Protocol as well as the persistent challenges to be addressed. It has four parts:  the first part is devoted to the reporting process;  the second part deals with backgound information;  the third part provides information on efforts made in accordance with the eight thematic areas relating to the implementation of the provisions contained in the protocol;  the fourth and last part presents the persistent challenges faced in the implementation of the measures. I – Basic information 484. In response to the issue of discrepancy between men and women, the government has taken steps, adopted strategies and undertaken actions in collaboration with civil society organizations and with the support of technical and financial partners for participatory and inclusive development. 485. At the legal level, equality of rights for the emergence and empowerment of women is well established in accordance with international, regional and national human rights principles. 136