(1) Notwithstanding anything in this Constitution, the State shall take
affirmative action in favour of groups marginalised on the basis of gender,
age, disability or any other reason created by history, tradition or custom, for
the purpose of redressing imbalances which exist against them.
(2) Parliament shall make relevant laws, including laws for the
establishment of an equal opportunities commission, for the purpose of
giving full effect to clause (1) of this article.
33.
Rights of women.
(1) Women shall be accorded full and equal dignity of the person
with men.
(2) The State shall provide the facilities and opportunities necessary
to enhance the welfare of women to enable them to realise their full potential
and advancement.
(3) The State shall protect women and their rights, taking into account
their unique status and natural maternal functions in society.
(4) Women shall have the right to equal treatment with men and that
right shall include equal opportunities in political, economic and social
activities.
(5) Without prejudice to article 32 of this Constitution, women shall
have the right to affirmative action for the purpose of redressing the
imbalances created by history, tradition or custom.
(6) Laws, cultures, customs or traditions which are against the
dignity, welfare or interest of women or which undermine their status, are
prohibited by this Constitution.
34.
Rights of children.
(1) Subject to laws enacted in their best interests, children shall have
the right to know and be cared for by their parents or those entitled by law to
bring them up.
(2)
A child is entitled to basic education which shall be the