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"State Parties shall take all appropriate policy, legislative and other measures to ensure this right (to participate in political and public life), on the basis of equality, including through: (…) b) Encouraging the effective participation of persons with disabilities in political and public life including as members of political parties, electors and holders of political and public offices in accordance with national laws. "
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AU: Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa, art. 21.2.bDownload Document
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa
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- With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidacy based on any form of disability.
- Political parties could support the participation of persons with disabilities by involving them as members, nominating on electable positions on candidate lists, targetted financial support, and making campaign events and programmes accessible.