The right to adequate housing of persons with disabilities 2017, para. 73
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Under the Persons with Disabilities Act (2012) of Zambia, an agency is established that coordinates consultation with organizations of persons with disabilities, State institutions and other civil society actors to integrate a disability perspective into national policies, plans and decision-making sectors, and that can make representations on behalf of or provide legal assistance to persons with disabilities in proceedings relating to the rights of persons with disabilities (art. 20 (2) (e)).
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on adequate housing as a component of the right to an adequate standard of living
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Persons with disabilities
Year
2017
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Other
Paragraph focus
Housing legislation, policies and strategies for persons with disabilities