i.
Equality and freedom from discrimination Clauses
Every person is equal before the law and has the right to equal protection
and equal benefit of the law
Women and men have the right to equal treatment, including the
right to equal opportunities in political, economic, cultural and social
spheres.
The state shall not discriminate directly or indirectly against any person on
any ground, including race, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ethnic or social
origin, colour, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, dress,
language or birth.
ii.
Human Dignity Clause
Every person has inherent dignity and the right to have that dignity
respected and protected
iii.
Slavery, servitude & forced labour Clauses
Prohibit slavery and forced labour
iv.
Minority and marginalized groups Clauses
Affirmative Programmes to ensure participation & representation
Special opportunities in education and economic fields
Special opportunities for access to employment
v.
Protection of Property Clauses
vi.
Economic and social rights Clauses – Right to:
Health care services including reproductive health care
Access to adequate housing and to reasonable standards of sanitation
Free from hunger
Clean & Safe water
Social security
Education
B.
Chapter 11: Devolved Government
i.
County assembly gender balance & diversity Clauses
Not more than two thirds of either gender representation rule
Legislation to ensure community and cultural diversity
Prescribe mechanisms to protect minorities within counties