Similarly, the CRC in its article 2 guarantees this right.
f2. Limitations
Generally, discriminations are socio-cultural in nature:
the existence of castes in society (praise-singers or griots, blacksmiths,
weavers) ;
the survival of certain slavery-related practices;
the population‟s ignorance of instruments;
religious intolerance in certain regions.
difficulties in enforcing instruments.
f3. Achievements :
The existence of instruments cracking down on these discriminatory practices induces
strict respect of the laws.
A National Commission on Human Rights and Freedoms and a Department of Human
Rights were created in the Ministry of Justice.
There are human rights associations which carry out sensitization activities.
i) Children needing special protection (article 26)
g1. Legislative, administrative and judicial measures
Ordinance No. 93-01-012 of 2 March 1993 in its section 7 stipulates that: “Handicapped
children shall have the right to education which must be integrated in the national
education system”.
Section 35 of Ordinance No. 99-11 of 14 May 1999 lists a series of protection measures.
g2. Limitations
They are linked to economic hardships and socio-cultural constraints.
Specialized institutions are insufficient,
The number of schools is not up to demand.
The lack of employment opportunities after school.
There are only 8 specialized schools nationwide, and just 3 are state-owned.
g3. Achievements
Despite its tight financial situation, the State has built schools for the deaf and blind.
According to MEB/A 2004-2005 statistics, the enrolment rate in specialized schools (deaf
and blind) stands at 52%, of which 62% for boys and 43% for girls, with 57% in urban
areas and 51% in rural areas.
Most vulnerable children are catered for through associations, NGOs and projects.
UNICEF and other partners lend substantial support to these associations and NGOs in
the context of their activities and step in to finance the integration of handicapped persons.
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