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Article 3
General principles

The principles of the present Convention shall be:

(a) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the
freedom to make one’s own choices, and independence of persons;

(b) Non-discrimination;

(c) Full and effective participation and inclusion in society;

(d) Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities
as part of human diversity and humanity;

(e) Equality of opportunity;

(f) Accessibility;

(g) Equality between men and women;

(h) Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities
and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their
identities.

Article 4
General obligations

1. States Parties undertake to ensure and promote the full realization of all
human rights and fundamental freedoms for all persons with disabilities
without discrimination of any kind on the basis of disability. To this end, States
Parties undertake:

(a) To adopt all appropriate legislative, administrative and other
measures for the implementation of the rights recognized in the present
Convention;

(b) To take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to modify
or abolish existing laws, regulations, customs and practices that constitute
discrimination against persons with disabilities;

(c) To take into account the protection and promotion of the human
rights of persons with disabilities in all policies and programmes;

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