KNU land policy (English Version)

service from KNU Authorities agencies; and provide access to
effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights
and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises.
Article 2.2 Principles of implementation
2.2.1 The following principles of implementation are essential to
contribute to good governance of tenure of land, forests, fisheries,
water and related natural resources and therefore must be
observed:
2.2.2 Human dignity: recognizing the inherent dignity and the equal
and inalienable human rights of all individuals.
2.2.3 Non-discrimination: no one should be subject to discrimination
under law and policies as well as in practice.
2.2.4 Equity and justice: recognizing that equality between individuals
may require acknowledging differences between individuals, and
taking positive action, including empowerment, in order to
promote social justice with equitable tenure rights and control of
land, forests, fisheries, water and associated natural resources,
for all, with special emphasis on women, youth, poor, vulnerable
and marginalized peoples.
2.2.5 Gender equality: Ensure the equal right of women and men to
the enjoyment of all human rights, while acknowledging
differences between women and men and taking specific
measures aimed at accelerating de facto equality when
necessary. KNU Authorities must ensure that women and girls
have equal tenure rights and access to land, forests, fisheries,
water and related natural resources independent of their civil
and marital status.
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