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Article 3 - General principles
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GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The fundamental principles of this Convention shall be:
a. dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one's own choices, and independence of persons;
b. non-discrimination;
c. full inclusion of persons with disabilities as equal citizens and participants in all aspects of life;
d. respect for difference and acceptance of disability as part of human diversity and humanity;
e. equality of opportunity.