Liberia- 1st- Persons with disabilities

CHAPTER THREE: POLICY ACTIONS
3.6. Gender, Persons with Disabilities and Other Vulnerable Groups

Policy actions on addressing gender and other related business and human rights concerns.

a) State Duty to Protect
i. The government shall take measures to mainstream gender considerations in business and human rights. In the awarding of scholarships or other benefits from business corporate social responsibility, including employment, contracts, and compensation, special consideration shall be taken to cater to the interests of…persons with disabilities.
ii. In all business-related meetings, consultations, dialogues, or negotiations, the government shall adopt a policy that ensures… persons with disabilities are fully represented.

iii. Labor practices that are discriminatory to…persons with disabilities for employment, promotion, and incentives, will be addressed and eliminated.

iv. Given the vulnerability of…persons with disabilities, the government shall take measures to mainstream Gender Considerations in Business and Human Rights. v. Accordingly, in all meetings, consultations, dialogue, or negotiations…persons with disabilities shall be fully represented.