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Chapter 4, Part 3 · Art. 55

Youth

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

The State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth—
(a) access relevant education and training;
(b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life;
(c) access employment; and
(d) are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation.
In simple words
  • The State must take measures to ensure the youth can access education and training.
    Art. 55(a)

    The State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth— (a) access relevant education and training; (b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life; (c) access employment; and (d) are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation.

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  • The youth have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social and economic life.
    Art. 55(b)

    The State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth— (a) access relevant education and training; (b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life; (c) access employment; and (d) are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation.

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  • The State must ensure the youth can access employment.
    Art. 55(c)

    The State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth— (a) access relevant education and training; (b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life; (c) access employment; and (d) are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation.

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  • The youth are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation.
    Art. 55(d)

    The State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth— (a) access relevant education and training; (b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life; (c) access employment; and (d) are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation.

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Kids explanation
  • Young people should be able to learn, find work, and take part in decisions.
    Art. 55

    The State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth— (a) access relevant education and training; (b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life; (c) access employment; and (d) are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation.

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