Article 4 “Fundamental Principles” of the ECOWAS Treaty includes as principles of ECOWAS: “g) recognition promotion and protection of human and peoples' rights in accordance with the provisions of the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights”.
| Recognition of CO | Neutral |
| Length/terms of service | Neutral |
| Discrimination | Neutral |
| Time limits | Neutral |
| in-service objection | Neutral |
| Selective objection | Neutral |
| Repeated punishment | Neutral |
| CO to military taxation | Neutral |