6 Article 10 1. State Parties shall entrench the principle of the supremacy of the constitution in the political organization of the State. 2. State Parties shall ensure that the process of amendment or revision of their constitution reposes on national consensus, obtained if need be, through referendum. 3. State Parties shall protect the right to equality before the law and equal protection by the law as a fundamental precondition for a just and democratic society. Chapter 5 The Culture of Democracy and Peace Article 11 The State Parties undertake to develop the necessary legislative and policy frameworks to establish and strengthen a culture of democracy and peace. Article 12 State Parties undertake to implement programmes and carry out activities designed to promote democratic principles and practices as well as consolidate a culture of democracy and peace. To this end, State Parties shall: 1. 2. 3. 4. Promote good governance by ensuring transparent and accountable administration. Strengthen political institutions to entrench a culture of democracy and peace. Create conducive conditions for civil society organizations to exist and operate within the law. Integrate civic education in their educational curricula and develop appropriate programmes and activities. Article 13 State Parties shall take measures to ensure and maintain political and social dialogue, as well as public trust and transparency between political leaders and the people, in order to consolidate democracy and peace.