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(a) access relevant education and training;
(b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and
participate in political, social, economic and other spheres
of life;
(c) access employment; and
(d) are protected from harmful cultural practices and
exploitation.
Minorities and
marginalised groups.
56. The State shall put in place affirmative action programmes
designed to ensure that minorities and marginalised groups—
(a) participate and are represented in governance and other
spheres of life;
(b) are provided special opportunities in educational and
economic fields;
(c) are provided special opportunities for access to
employment;
(d) develop their cultural values, languages and practices;
and
(e) have reasonable access to water, health services and
infrastructure.
Older members of
society.
57. The State shall take measures to ensure the rights of older
persons––
(a) to fully participate in the affairs of society;
(b) to pursue their personal development;
(c) to live in dignity and respect and be free from abuse; and
(d) to receive reasonable care and assistance from their family
and the State.
Part 4––State of Emergency
State of emergency.
58. (1) A state of emergency may be declared only under Article
132 (4) (d) and only when––
(a) the State is threatened by war, invasion, general insurrection,