THE KINGDOM OF LESOTHO COMBINED SECOND TO EIGHTH PERIODIC REPORT UNDER THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS AND INITIAL REPORT UNDER THE PROTOCOL TO THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN IN AFRICA which only first born male children can succeed to chieftainship is not discriminatory as it is in accordance with Sesotho customary law which in accordance with section 18(4)(c) of the Constitution is exempt from the non-discrimination provisions of section 18. Administrative Measures 320. Pursuant to the DPSP in section 26 of the Constitution, the Kingdom of Lesotho has adopted the following measures with the aim of ensuring gender equality in Lesotho:  Gender and Development Policy 2003: The overall goal of the policy is to take gender concerns into account in all national and sectoral policies, programmes, budgets and plans in order to achieve gender equality in the development process. The policy address various factors which would ensure full equality between men and women including access to equal opportunities in the development processes, equal access to education, health services and control over resources such as land and credit. The policy also highlights promotion of equal opportunities and participation in politics and decision-making including decision-making in sexuality matters as important to achieve gender equality and to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and other STIs in Lesotho. Factors which inhibit equality are identified in the policy to include gender based violence (GBV). In terms of this policy the government of Lesotho also seeks to eradicate problems such as GBV, to guide in allocation of resources and public expenditure in a manner that ensures equal beneficiary of both males and females, to set guidelines for public awareness and promotion of the link between gender equality and development through media. The policy is also used as a guide in gender mainstreaming process for all Government 115