African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child

The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child guarantees the rights of children in those African countries that have ratified it. Especially relevant are:

Article 9 (1) (Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion)

"Every child shall have the right to freedom of thought conscience and religion."

Article 11 (Education)

Article 22 (2) (Armed Conflicts)

“States Parties to the present Charter shall take all necessary measures to ensure that no child shall take a direct part in hostilities and refrain in particular, from recruiting any child.”