Decree on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Government of Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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Disability Legislation
Lao People's Democratic Republic
18 April 2014
Legislation/regulation
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This decree is issued in order to determine principles, rules and measures in activities taken for the protection of rights and interests of persons with disabilities, to formulate policies on treatment, health rehabilitation, vocational training, employment promotion and other policies aiming at promoting self-development and self-reliance of persons with disabilities, to eliminate all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities, in order to create conditions for persons with disabilities to participate fully and on equal basis in social activities.Content
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