67 7. To preserve and strengthen positive African cultural values in his relations with other members of the society, in the spirit of tolerance, dialogue and consultation and, in general, to contribute to the promotion of the moral well being of society; 8. To contribute to the best of his abilities, at all times and at all levels, to the promotion and achievement of African unity. Pursuant to Articles 64, 66, 67, 68, 70 and 72 of the fundamental law, all the contents of Article 29 are almost entirely taken into account by the Burundian legislator. With regard to achievements, in particular those which relate to cohesion and mutual assistance within the family, it is important to point out that Burundian culture is sufficiently restrictive in this respect despite the fact that the crisis experienced by the country has profoundly affected the custom. Pertaining to the African Unity referred to in paragraph 8, the commitment by Burundi is clear and the country loses no opportunity to protect the interests of the Organization. In fact it is a member of the sub-regional Organizations such as the CEPGL, the EAC and ECCAS, they themselves members of the African Union. Burundi respects the territorial integrity of the neighbouring countries and has adhered to the principle of non-aggression which thus promotes African unity. Finally, the fact that Burundi is a Party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights speaks volumes and the principle of good faith which governs the implementation of the Treaties and Conventions in International Law compels respect by the States for the commitments made. CONCLUSION The unreserved adoption of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights by Burundi is evidence of the national will to improve the general living conditions of its population. It is possible to appreciate, through the content of this Report, the great progress achieved despite the difficult socio-political conditions in which numerous projects and programmes have been carried out during more than 13 years of war. These circumstances somehow explain the fact that this Report was produced rather late in relation to the recommendations. This Report provides an overview of the country’s situation concerning the enjoyment of fundamental rights and freedoms such as the right to dignity, to security, to a fair trial, the right to employment and to a fair salary, the right to the social protection of workers, to good health, to a clean environment and to housing, to landownership, to education at all levels and to the effective participation in cultural activities as well as the freedom of opinion and of expression.