(a)
basic education which is the responsibility of the State and the parents of the
child;
(b)
protection from social or economic exploitation and must not be employed in
or required to perform work that is dangerous to his or her health or physical,
moral or social
development or to interfere with his or her education.
(3)
A child shall not be denied medical treatment or any other social or
economic benefit by reason of religious or other beliefs.
(4)
A child is a person below the age of sixteen years for the purposes of
employment.
(5)
A child who has committed an offence, who is kept in lawful custody must
be kept separately from adult offenders.
(6)
children.
18.
The law shall give special protection to orphans and other disadvantaged
Rights of persons with disabilities. (Article 35)
(1)
Persons with disabilities have a right to respect and human dignity.
(2)
The State and society must take necessary steps to ensure that persons with
disabilities realise their full mental and physical potential.
19.
Rights of minorities. (Article 36)
Minorities have a right to participate in decision-making processes and their views and interests
shall be taken into consideration in the making of national plans and programmes.
20.
Right to culture and similar rights. (Article 37)
A person has a right to belong to, enjoy, practise, profess, maintain and promote any culture,
cultural institution, language, tradition, creed or religion in community with others.
21.
Civic rights and activities. (Article 38)
(1)
Every Ugandan citizen has a right to participate in the affairs of Government,
individually or through his or her representatives according to the law.
(2)
Every Ugandan has a right to participate in peaceful activities to influence the
policies of Government through civic organisations.
22.
Right to a clean and healthy environment. (Article 39)
Every Ugandan has a right to a clean and healthy environment.
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