قانون حقوق معلولین و امتیازات (Law on Disability Rights and Privileges )
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Disability Legislation
Afghanistan
6 September 2010
Legislation/regulation
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جمهوری افغانستان (Republic of Afghanistan)
وزارت بهداشت و درمان افغانستان (Ministry of Health Afghanistan)
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The Government of Afghanistan has recently passed legislation for persons with disabilities titled ‘Law of Rights and Privileges of Persons with Disabilities’. This Law has been established to provide economic, social, political, cultural, educational, and rehabilitation support for the disabled (men, women and children) to ensure their rights and active participation in society. The law provides 3% reservation of jobs in government and private sector.Content
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