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South Africa

Proposed modifications to draft Article 12
FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE AND ABUSE

New Amendment by South Africa: Article 12 Paragraph 1:

1. States Parties shall take all appropriate legislative, administrative, social, educational and other measures to protect persons with disabilities, especially women and children from all forms of neglect, exploitation, violence and abuse.

Proposed modifications to draft Article 14
RESPECT FOR PRIVACY, THE HOME AND THE FAMILY

States Parties to this Convention shall take effective and appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities in all matters relating to marriage and family relations, and in particular shall ensure:

f. to educate, raise public awareness and provide information in accessible formats to change negative perceptions and social prejudices towards sexuality, marriage and parenthood of persons with disabilities.