Recommendations on the advocacy for persons with disability

Jurisdiction: African Regional Bodies · African Union (AU)
Regional Body / Author: Pan-African Parliament
Date: 23 October 2014
Language: English
Type: Recommendation
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African Union

Recommendations on the advocacy for persons with disability

Published on 23 October 2014
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[This is the version of this document from 23 October 2014.]

Considering that the rights of persons with disability are provided for in the Protocol of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights;Noting that the rights of persons with disability are indivisible and interdependent and must be protectedFurther noting that the mainstreaming of issues of persons with disability remains a constant concern in society;Aware that there is lack of communication in regard to the concerns for persons with disability;

The Pan African Parliament recommends that:

1.Governments should raise awareness among members of society on issues relating to persons with disability

2.Persons with disability should be provided with opportunities to realize their full potential within society;

3.Members of PAP should disseminate the Maputo Protocol relating to the rights of persons with disability in their National Parliaments as well as in schools and universities to raise awareness of the youth to matters relating to persons with disability

4.Members of PAP should mobilize support for the adoption of the Protocol by their Heads of State;

5.Develop a joint agreement between PAP and the Africa Disability Alliance on the Rights of Persons with Disability to serve as a framework of interaction with National Parliaments.

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