Recalling the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women;

Recalling further the provisions of article 18.3 of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights;

Referring to the provisions of article 45.1(a) of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights;

Recognising the need to place particular emphasis on the problems and rights specific to women in Africa;

Recalling further the decision taken by the Commission at its 23rd Ordinary Session, held in Banjul (The Gambia) to designate Mrs. Julienne Ondziel-Gnelenga to the post of Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa;

DESIGNATES Mrs .Julienne Ondziel-Gnelenga to the post of Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Women in Africa for a period of two years, subject to renewal, with effect from 31st October 1998.
Bujumbura, 5th May 1999