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"Every woman shall be entitled to respect for her life and the integrity and security of her person. All forms of exploitation, cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment shall be prohibited."

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AU: Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, art. 4.1

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Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa

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Everyone has the right to security of the person without arbitrary arrest or detention.