Object of the Bill
The main object of this Bill is to provide for the composition and functions of the Equal Opportunities Commission, pursuant to- (a) the National .Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy set out in the Constitution which enjoins the prom1ion of, among others, the following idea for the establishment of a just, free, and democratic society - gender balance and fair representation of marginalized groups (paragraph VI); protection of the aged (paragraph VII): balanced and equitable development (paragraph XIII); Recognition of women in society (paragraph XV); recognition of the dignity of persons with disabilities (paragraph XVI)
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The Equal Opportunities Commission Bill, 2006
Sponsored By Hon. Syda N.M. Bbumba (Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development)
Committee: The Committee on Gender, Labour and Social Development
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First Reading/Committee
Second Reading
Third Reading
Presentation/Waiting Assent
Assented by President
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Bill passed on
Bill Withdrawn on