AFRICAN YOUTH CHARTER — Rwanda law | Esheria

AFRICAN YOUTH CHARTER

States Parties must recognize the rights, freedoms, and duties in the Charter, and take needed constitutional and legislative or other measures to give effect to it.

Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Instrument
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Status
In force
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Language
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About this statute

States Parties must recognize the rights, freedoms, and duties in the Charter, and take needed constitutional and legislative or other measures to give effect to it. Young people must not be discriminated against, and States Parties must take measures to protect them from discrimination. Young people from marginalized ethnic, religious, linguistic, or indigenous groups also have rights to culture, religion, and language. Every young person has a right to leave any country, including their own, and return freely. Every young person has the right to express ideas and opinions freely and to seek, receive, and share information and ideas, subject to legal restrictions. Young people have the right to form or join associations and to hold peaceful meetings, as long as this is done in accordance with the law.

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