Social and economic objectives XIV. General social and economic objectives. This is to ensure that the State makes effort to fulfill the rights of Ugandans to social justice and economic development for the maximum social and cultural well being of the people and their enjoyment of rights, opportunities and access to social and economic benefits such as education, health services, clean and safe water, work, decent shelter, adequate clothing, food security and pension and retirement benefits. XV. Recognition of the role of women in society. This is to ensure that the State recognises the important role played by women in society. XVI. Recognition of the dignity of persons with disabilities. This is to ensure that society and State recognises the right of persons with disabilities to respect and human dignity. XVII. Recreation and sports. This is to ensure promotion by the State of recreation and sports for the citizens of Uganda. XVIII. Educational objectives. This is to empower the State to promote free and compulsory education and to provide every citizen equal opportunity to attain the highest education standard and to encourage the founding of educational institutes according to the national educational policy and standards. XIX. Protection of the family. This is to ensure that the society and State protect the family as the natural and basic unit of society. XX. Medical services. This is to ensure that the State takes all practical measures for the provision of basic medical services to the people. XXI. Clean and safe water. This is to ensure that the State takes all practical measures to promote good water use at all levels. ix