The Government has committed to implement the plan of action from the Fourth International Conference on Women, held in Beijing in September 1995. The Government has not addressed directly children's rights and welfare, although it has devoted substantial resources to primary and secondary education. People with Disabilities Discrimination against physically disabled persons in employment, education, or provision of other government services is unlawful. However, societal discrimination is common. The Government has not legislated or mandated accessibility to public buildings for the disabled.
Most citizens speak a common language and share common historical and cultural traditions.
Economic and racial tension between the Chinese business community, specifically textile and garment industry employers, and the Basotho remained a problem. Section 6 Worker Rights a. The Right of Association Workers have the legal right to join or form unions without prior government authorization. A large percentage of the male labor force works in gold and coal mines in South Africa. The remainder are primarily engaged in traditional agriculture.