6- Part A of the Report is divided into 7 chapters and examines progress made in the
implementation of the rights contained in The Charter and outlines the responses to the
recommendations made when Cameroon defended her previous Report. Chapter I dwells on
the strategic, normative and institutional framework in which Human Rights are guaranteed.
Chapter II focuses on the measures taken to guarantee individual rights under civil and
political rights. Meanwhile, Chapter III presents the implementation of economic, social and
cultural rights and Chapter IV, specific rights. Chapter V examines the collective dimension
in the implementation of people’s rights, while Chapter VI outlines the cross-cutting principle
of non-discrimination. Chapter VII dwells on the implementation of obligations.
CHAPTER 1: STRATEGIC, NORMATIVE AND INSTITUTIONAL
FRAMEWORK IN THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN
RIGHTS
7- The strategic framework of Human Rights is contained in the National Plan of Action for
the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights adopted during the reference period. The Plan
contains enhancement of the normative and institutional framework.
Section 1: Adoption of the National Plan of Action for the Promotion and
Protection of Human Rights (2015-2019)
8- The Plan which was launched on 15 December 2015 by the Prime Minister, Head of
Government falls under the 2035 development vision of Cameroon as contained in the
Growth and Employment Strategy Paper (GESP). The Plan is based on the strategic thrusts of
the GESP relating to human development, governance and the strategic management of the
State. It further targets the establishment of a Human Rights culture in Cameroonian society4.
In its implementation, the Plan has 4 technical programmes focusing on civil and political
rights, economic, social and cultural rights, specific rights, cooperation, management and
monitoring-evaluation.
Section 2: Normative Framework
9- The State has become party to new international instruments and continues to enhance the
internal normative framework.
§1: Enhancement of International Commitments of the State
10- The international commitments taken clearly show the determination to consolidate the
participation of the State in the promotion of the African Human Rights System, to join the
global drive in environmental protection, and create a convenient and secure atmosphere for
the exercise of rights and freedoms with special focus on the rights and freedoms of specific
and vulnerable groups.
11- In this regard, at the international level, on 28 June 2013, Cameroon signed the Marrakesh
Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired
or Otherwise Print Disabled adopted on 27 June 2013. Although Cameroon has not yet
completed the ratification process of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with
Disabilities (Recommendation 1), however, it has ratified the following:
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The comprehensive goals of the Plan include guaranteeing the right of the people to health, promotion of
education and vocational training, promotion of gender equality, social protection and promotion of national
solidarity.
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