PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN AFRICA — Rwanda law | Esheria

PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN AFRICA

This article defines key terms used in the Protocol.

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Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
Act or statute
Status
In force
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Undated source snapshot
Language
mul
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About this statute

This article defines key terms used in the Protocol. This provision states the Protocol’s purpose: to promote and protect the human and people’s rights of persons with disabilities and respect their inherent dignity. This article says the Protocol must be interpreted and applied according to listed general principles. States Parties must take appropriate and effective measures to protect, respect, promote, and fulfill the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities without discrimination. Persons with disabilities are entitled to enjoy the rights and freedoms in the Protocol without discrimination, and States Parties must prevent disability discrimination and protect associated family members and caregivers from it.