Total Population
Population with a disability
according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimateRatified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Section 16 states:
(1) All citizens are equal before the law, shall exercise the same rights and shall be subject to the same duties.
(2) No one shall be discriminated against on grounds of colour, race, marital status, gender, ethnical origin, language, social or economic status, political or ideological convictions, religion, education and physical or mental condition.
Section 21 states:
(1) A disabled citizen shall enjoy the same rights and shall be subject to the same duties as all other citizens, except for the rights and duties which he or she is unable to exercise or fulfil due to his or her disability.
(2) The State shall promote the protection of disabled citizens as may be practicable and in accordance with the law.