Welcome to Afghanistan

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) – Ratified on September 19, 2012
Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)– Ratified on March 5, 2003

Laws, guidelines and policies related to disability in Afghanistan:

The Constitution of Afghanistan – The 2004 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan promotes the integration of people with disabilities into public and social life. Article 22 prohibits any form of discrimination between Afghan citizens. Two articles specifically talk about disability – Article 53 provides for financial aid to persons with disabilities and guarantees their “active participation and reintegration into society.” Article 84 makes provision for two persons with disabilities to be appointed by the President as Members of Parliament in the House of Elders. Read the Constitution here – http://www.afghanembassy.com.pl/afg/images/pliki/TheConstitution.pdf

National Law of Rights and Benefits of People with Disabilities – The Law provides for economic, social, political, cultural, educational and rehabilitation support to women, men and children with disabilities, the protection of their rights and their active participation in society. The law also states that 3% of jobs in government and the private sector are to be reserved for persons with disabilities. The law has however been criticised for not being adequately rights-based and for favouring war victims over other persons with disabilities (Afghan Landmine Survivors’ Organisation, Undated).