THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC RIGHTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN SOUTH AFRICA: A COMPARISON BETWEEN THE AFRICAN CHARTER ON THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF THE CHILD AND THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITES

International law plays an important role in the promotion and protection of socio-economic rights children with disabilities. bolsters mechanisms used to keep states accountable fulfilment their obligations. This article discusses two international instruments, namely, African Charter on Rights Welfare Child Convention Persons Disabilities, aim examine how they provide for protect disabilities South context and, by implication, as a whole. Socioeconomic place duty ensure that all people have access basic necessities life, which include education, health care, food water. Access these other services ensures disabilities, like children, grow develop manner is cognisant specific needs best interests. The discussion takes form focused comparison through similarities differences will be highlighted. further points out different ways instruments could reinforce provided national Africa are protected promoted.