CHAPTER 2: GENERAL PRINCIPLES (Articles 3 and 26, 4, 5, 7, 4.7 and 12). The Committee of Experts is concerned about: - Non-discrimination; - The best interests of the child; - The right to life, survival and development; - Respect for the views of children; - Information for children and promoting their participation A. No discrimination The principle of non-discrimination is enshrined in the Constitution of 20 January 2002 which states in Article 8 that. "All citizens are equal before the law. Any discrimination based on origin, social or material situation, racial, ethnic or departmental affiliation, gender, education, language, religion, philosophy or place of residence, is prohibited subject to the provisions of Articles 58 and 96 regarding the eligibility requirements for the office of President of the Republic and lawmaker or senator such as age, nationality, length of residence, morality, physical and mental health, etc. ". The principle is reaffirmed in Law No. 4-2010 of 14 June 2010 on the Protection of the Child, which states in Article 5 that "all children are children living in the country without discrimination on any ground such as sex, race, colour, language, ethnicity, religion, political or other opinion of the child, of his/her the parents or legal representatives, their national, ethnic or social origin, level of wealth, their disability, birth or other status. » The principle is also reflected in other laws such as the Family Code, the Education Act of 1995. In addition, the law 009/92 of 22 April 1992 on the status, promotion and protection of the disabled and the law for the protection and promotion of indigenous populations of 25 February 2011, and the many specific programmes for disadvantaged and vulnerable children demonstrate the government's commitment to combat discrimination. In addition, the adoption of a national gender policy document proposing a national plan of action and the inclusion of gender concerns, vulnerable children and disadvantaged groups including populations Indigenous in the EGPRSP-II are evidences of the government's adherence to the ideals on equal rights and equal and opportunities, as well as its commitment to respect the principle of non-discrimination. It is through the effective implementation of the application conditions of that provision (strengthening the institutional framework, mobilisation of human, technical, material and financial resources) throughout the national territory that we can ensure its full implementation. The following developments are indicative of the efforts made. 25