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African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance

Updated: June 2015
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Article 8 of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance states:


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(2) State Parties shall adopt legislative and administrative measures to guarantee the rights of women, ethnic minorities, migrants, people with disabilities, refugees and displaced persons and other marginalized and vulnerable social groups.

 

Article 31 of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance states:

 

(1) State Parties shall promote participation of social groups with special needs, including the youth and people with disabilities, in the governance process.

 

(2) State Parties shall ensure systematic and comprehensive civic education in order to encourage full participation of social groups with special needs in democracy and development processes.