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17. Partnerships for the goals |
17.8 Fully operationalize the technology bank and science, technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries by 2017 and enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology. Indicators
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ACHPR
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights |
9.1 Every individual shall have the right to receive information. |
9.2 Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law. |
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CRPD
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
9.1.b Information, communications and other services, including electronic services and emergency services. |
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9.2.g Promote access for persons with disabilities to new information and communications technologies and systems, including the Internet; |
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9.2.h Promote the design, development, production and distribution of accessible information and communications technologies and systems at an early stage, so that these technologies and systems become accessible at minimum cost. |
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21.a Providing information intended for the general public to persons with disabilities in accessible formats and technologies appropriate to different kinds of disabilities in a timely manner and without additional cost; |
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21.b Accepting and facilitating the use of sign languages, Braille, augmentative and alternative communication, and all other accessible means, modes and formats of communication of their choice by persons with disabilities in official interactions; |
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21.c Urging private entities that provide services to the general public, including through the Internet, to provide information and services in accessible and usable formats for persons with disabilities; |
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21.d Encouraging the mass media, including providers of information through the Internet, to make their services accessible to persons with disabilities; |
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21.e Recognizing and promoting the use of sign languages. |
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CEDAW
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
14.2.h To enjoy adequate living conditions, particularly in relation to housing, sanitation, electricity and water supply, transport and communications. |
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ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights |
15.1.b To enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications; |
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15.2 The steps to be taken by the States Parties to the present Covenant to achieve the full realization of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, the development and the diffusion of science and culture. |
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15.3 The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity. |
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15.4 The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international contacts and co-operation in the scientific and cultural fields. |
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UDHR
Universal Declaration of Human Rights |
19 Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. |
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27.1 Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. |
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27.2 Everyone has the right to the protection of the moral and material interests resulting from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author. |
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ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
19.1 Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference. |
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19.2 Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice. |