Fulfilling Duties towards the Family (Article 29)
689- The Civil Code in force in Cameroon in its Sections 205 to 211 regulates and harmonises
the relations that should govern support between members of a family that is, parents and
offspring, son-in-law, daughter-in-law and in-laws.
690- In the context of the conflict between Cameroon and the terrorist group Boko Haram,
citizens who participated in vigilante committees have contributed remarkably to the fight
staged by the State against terrorism. The solidarity of Cameroonians living in other Regions
was visible through their contribution to the war efforts by donating provisions, drugs and
money to the defence forces and the population affected by terrorist acts.
691- This solidarity is also displayed in the response to the crisis in the North West and South
West Regions. An Emergency Humanitarian Assistance Plan worth about CFAF 12, 700,
000, 000390, jointly funded by the State budget and appeals for contributions that was
launched on 20 June 2018, for a period of 18 months. By 30 August 2018, Cameroonians had
expressed their solidarity following a call for contributions through the donation of CFAF
700, 000, 000391. Besides, in a bid to promote civic values within the society, civic education
is compulsory in the curricular of all classes of primary to secondary education.
692- Finally, regarding the contribution to public expenses, citizens are liable to diverse fiscal
tax. Where these are not paid, administrative, financial and legal sanctions could be imposed
on them.
693- The promotion and protection of rights under the Charter has thus evolved as illustrated
above from joint action by the State, civil society organisations and other partners. To further
guarantee actions which aim to improve the respect of individual and collective rights, there is
need to overcome the challenges of effective planning, coordination and marshalling of
resources.
390
391
About 19,389,313 Euros.
About 1,068 ,02 Euros.
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