The Committee shall be responsible for matters relating to:
Development of an ECOWAS policy on equal opportunities, including equality between men and women with regard to employment opportunities;
Harmonisation of labour laws and legislation on social security;
Promoting exchange of skilled manpower among Member States
Promotion of literacy, professional training and employment;
Protection of the children’s rights and other vulnerable groups;
Development of appropriate measures for the protection and assistance of child and other vulnerable groups;
Monitoring the local integration of ECOWAS citizen refugees by virtue of the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, Rights of Residence and Establishment;
Considering issues causing humanitarian emergencies and their impact on ECOWAS Citizens;
Harmonization of legislations on social protection;
Solidarity building at community level;
Removal of all constraints that inhibit women from maximizing their contributions and benefits in the sub-regional integration effort;
Elimination of all forms of discrimination against women, including customary practices;
Harmonization of associations of West African Women’s organization with relevant bilateral, multilateral and governmental Organisations;
