Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to adequate food
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20,2
State Parties to the present Charter shall in accordance with their means and national conditions take all appropriate measures:
(a) to assist parents and other persons responsible for the child and in case of need, provide material assistance and support programmes particularly with regard to nutrition, health, education, clothing and housing;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to adequate housing
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20,2
State Parties to the present Charter shall in accordance with their means and national conditions take all appropriate measures:
(a) to assist parents and other persons responsible for the child and in case of need, provide material assistance and support programmes particularly with regard to nutrition, health, education, clothing and housing;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right of access to information
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9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to development
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22
All peoples shall have the right to their economic, social and cultural development with due regard to their freedom and identity and in the equal enjoyment of the common heritage of mankind.
States shall have the duty, individually or collectively, to ensure the exercise of the right to development.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to development
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24
All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
Every child shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognized and guaranteed in this Charter irrespective of the child’s or his/her parents’ or legal guardians’ race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or other status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to participation
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13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to property
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14
The right to property shall be guaranteed. It may only be encroached upon in the interest of public need or in the general interest of the community and in accordance with the provisions of appropriate laws.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to remedy
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21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to self-determination
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20
All peoples shall have the right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and inalienable right to self-determination. They shall freely determine their political status and shall pursue their economic and social development according to the policy they have freely chosen.
Colonized or oppressed peoples shall have the right to free themselves from the bonds of domination by resorting to any means recognized by the international community.
All peoples shall have the right to the assistance of the State Parties to the present Charter in their liberation struggle against foreign domination, be it political, economic or cultural.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to self-determination
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21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to water
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14.1 & 2.c
1. Every child shall have the right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical, mental and spiritual health.
2. State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to pursue the full implementation of this right and in particular shall take measures:
(c) to ensure the provision of adequate nutrition and safe drinking water;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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15
Every individual shall have the right to work under equitable and satisfactory conditions, and shall receive equal pay for equal work.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.1
Regulated spatial planning affects tenure rights by legally constraining their use. States should conduct regulated spatial planning, and monitor and enforce compliance with those plans, including balanced and sustainable territorial development, in a way that promotes the objectives of these Guidelines. In this regard, spatial planning should reconcile and
harmonize different objectives of the use of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right of access to information
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9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right of access to information
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9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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3
Every child shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognized and guaranteed in this Charter irrespective of the child’s or his/her parents’ or legal guardians’ race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or other status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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3
Every child shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognized and guaranteed in this Charter irrespective of the child’s or his/her parents’ or legal guardians’ race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or other status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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17,1
Every child accused or found guilty of having infringed penal law shall have the right to special treatment in a manner consistent with the child’s sense of dignity and worth and which reinforces the child’s respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of others
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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17,1
Every child accused or found guilty of having infringed penal law shall have the right to special treatment in a manner consistent with the child’s sense of dignity and worth and which reinforces the child’s respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of others
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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7
Every individual shall have the right to have his cause heard. This comprises:
The right to an appeal to competent national organs against acts of violating his fundamental rights as recognized and guaranteed by conventions, laws, regulations and customs in force;
The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty by a competent court or tribunal;
The right to defence, including the right to be defended by counsel of his choice;
The right to be tried within a reasonable time by an impartial court or tribunal.
No one may be condemned for an act or omission which did not constitute a legally punishable offence at the time it was committed. No penalty may be inflicted for an offence for which no provision was made at the time it was committed. Punishment is personal and can be imposed only on the offender.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to participation
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13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to participation
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13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to adequate food
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20,2
State Parties to the present Charter shall in accordance with their means and national conditions take all appropriate measures:
(a) to assist parents and other persons responsible for the child and in case of need, provide material assistance and support programmes particularly with regard to nutrition, health, education, clothing and housing;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to adequate housing
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20,2
State Parties to the present Charter shall in accordance with their means and national conditions take all appropriate measures:
(a) to assist parents and other persons responsible for the child and in case of need, provide material assistance and support programmes particularly with regard to nutrition, health, education, clothing and housing;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to development
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22
All peoples shall have the right to their economic, social and cultural development with due regard to their freedom and identity and in the equal enjoyment of the common heritage of mankind.
States shall have the duty, individually or collectively, to ensure the exercise of the right to development.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to development
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22
All peoples shall have the right to their economic, social and cultural development with due regard to their freedom and identity and in the equal enjoyment of the common heritage of mankind.
States shall have the duty, individually or collectively, to ensure the exercise of the right to development.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to development
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24
All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to development
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24
All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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3
Every child shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognized and guaranteed in this Charter irrespective of the child’s or his/her parents’ or legal guardians’ race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or other status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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3
Every child shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognized and guaranteed in this Charter irrespective of the child’s or his/her parents’ or legal guardians’ race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or other status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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3
Every individual shall be equal before the law
Every individual shall be entitled to equal protection of the law
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to property
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14
The right to property shall be guaranteed. It may only be encroached upon in the interest of public need or in the general interest of the community and in accordance with the provisions of appropriate laws.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to self-determination
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20
All peoples shall have the right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and inalienable right to self-determination. They shall freely determine their political status and shall pursue their economic and social development according to the policy they have freely chosen.
Colonized or oppressed peoples shall have the right to free themselves from the bonds of domination by resorting to any means recognized by the international community.
All peoples shall have the right to the assistance of the State Parties to the present Charter in their liberation struggle against foreign domination, be it political, economic or cultural.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to self-determination
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20
All peoples shall have the right to existence. They shall have the unquestionable and inalienable right to self-determination. They shall freely determine their political status and shall pursue their economic and social development according to the policy they have freely chosen.
Colonized or oppressed peoples shall have the right to free themselves from the bonds of domination by resorting to any means recognized by the international community.
All peoples shall have the right to the assistance of the State Parties to the present Charter in their liberation struggle against foreign domination, be it political, economic or cultural.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to self-determination
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21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to self-determination
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21
All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to water
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14.1 & 2.c
1. Every child shall have the right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical, mental and spiritual health.
2. State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to pursue the full implementation of this right and in particular shall take measures:
(c) to ensure the provision of adequate nutrition and safe drinking water;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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15
Every individual shall have the right to work under equitable and satisfactory conditions, and shall receive equal pay for equal work.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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15
Every individual shall have the right to work under equitable and satisfactory conditions, and shall receive equal pay for equal work.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.3
States should ensure that regulated spatial planning is conducted in a manner that recognizes the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, including the gendered aspects of their uses. States should strive towards reconciling and prioritizing public,
community and private interests and accommodate the requirements for various uses, such as rural, agricultural, nomadic, urban and environmental. Spatial planning should consider all tenure rights, including overlapping
and periodic rights. Appropriate risk assessments for spatial planning should be required. National, regional and local spatial plans should be coordinated |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right of access to information
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9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right of access to information
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9
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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19
All peoples shall be equal; they shall enjoy the same respect and shall have the same rights. Nothing shall justify the domination of a people by another.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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2
Every individual shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognised and guaranteed in the present Charter without distinction of any kind such as race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or any other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or any status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
Every child shall be entitled to the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms recognized and guaranteed in this Charter irrespective of the child’s or his/her parents’ or legal guardians’ race, ethnic group, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national and social origin, fortune, birth or other status.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to participation
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13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to participation
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13
Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country, either directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of the country.
Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all persons before the law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to remedy
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All peoples shall freely dispose of their wealth and natural resources. This right shall be exercised in the exclusive interest of the people. In no case shall a people be deprived of it
In case of spoilation, the dispossessed people shall have the right to the lawful recovery of its property as well as to an adequate compensation.
The free disposal of wealth and natural resources shall be exercised without prejudice to the obligation of promoting international economic cooperation based on mutual respect, equitable exchange and the principles of international law.
State Parties to the present Charter shall individually and collectively exercise the right to free disposal of their wealth and natural resources with a view to strengthening African Unity and solidarity.
State Parties to the present Charter shall undertake to eliminate all forms of foreign exploitation particularly that practised by international monopolies so as to enable their peoples to fully benefit from the advantages derived from their national resources.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.4
States should ensure that there is wide public participation in the development of planning proposals and the review of draft spatial plans to ensure that priorities and interests of communities, including indigenous peoples and food-producing communities, are reflected. Where necessary, communities should be provided with support during the planning process. Implementing agencies should disclose how public input from participation was reflected in the final spatial plans. States should endeavour to prevent corruption by establishing safeguards against improper use of spatial planning powers, particularly regarding changes to regulated use. Implementing agencies should report on results of compliance monitoring |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.5
Spatial planning should take duly into account the need to promote diversified sustainable management of land, fisheries and forests, including agro-ecological approaches and sustainable intensification, and
to meet the challenges of climate change and food security. |
Right to development
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All peoples shall have the right to their economic, social and cultural development with due regard to their freedom and identity and in the equal enjoyment of the common heritage of mankind.
States shall have the duty, individually or collectively, to ensure the exercise of the right to development.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.5
Spatial planning should take duly into account the need to promote diversified sustainable management of land, fisheries and forests, including agro-ecological approaches and sustainable intensification, and
to meet the challenges of climate change and food security. |
Right to development
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All peoples shall have the right to a general satisfactory environment favourable to their development.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.5
Spatial planning should take duly into account the need to promote diversified sustainable management of land, fisheries and forests, including agro-ecological approaches and sustainable intensification, and
to meet the challenges of climate change and food security. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.5
Spatial planning should take duly into account the need to promote diversified sustainable management of land, fisheries and forests, including agro-ecological approaches and sustainable intensification, and
to meet the challenges of climate change and food security. |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.5
Spatial planning should take duly into account the need to promote diversified sustainable management of land, fisheries and forests, including agro-ecological approaches and sustainable intensification, and
to meet the challenges of climate change and food security. |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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