Article 2 Obligations of States Parties States Parties shall recognize the rights and freedoms enshrined in this Protocol and shall undertake to adopt legislative or other measures to give effect to them. States Parties shall ensure that the 1991 Independence, Dignity, Self-fulfilment, United Nations Principles of Participation and Care of Older Persons are included in their national laws and are legally binding as the basis for ensuring their rights. Article 3 Elimination of Discrimination against Older Persons States Parties shall: 1. prohibit all forms of discrimination against Older persons and encourage the elimination of social and cultural stereotypes which marginalise Older Persons; take corrective measures in those areas where discrimination and all forms of stigmatisation against Older Persons continue to exist in law and in fact; and support and enforce local, national, regional, continental and international customs, traditions and initiatives directed discrimination against Older Persons. at Stadicating all forms of Article 4 Access to Justice and Equal protection before the law States Parties shall: 1. develop and review existing legisiation to ensure receive equal treatment and protection; ensure the provision of legal assistance protect their rights; and that Older to Older Persons Persons in order to ensure that law enforcement organs at all levels are trained to effectively interpret and enforce policies and legislation to protect the rights of Older Persons.

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