Ley No. 29973 - Ley general de la persona con discapacidad (Law number 29973 - General Law on persons with disability)
Congress of the Republic; Republic of Peru
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Disability Legislation
Peru
24 December 2012
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La ley No. 29973 o Ley general de la persona con discapacidad fue publicada en el Diario Oficial El Peruano el 24 de diciembre de 2012. La finalidad de la ley es establecer el marco legal para la promoción, protección y realización en condiciones de igualdad, de los derechos de la persona con discapacidad, promoviendo su desarrollo e inclusión plena y efectiva en la vida política, económica, social, cultural y tecnológica.The act number 29973 or General Act for people with disability was published on the Official Gazette “El Peruano” on December 24, 2012.The act aims at establishing a legal framework for the equal promotion, protection and completion of human rights for people with disabilities. It also aims at promoting their development and full and effective inclusion in the political, economic, social, cultural and technological life.
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