38 (6) The State shall endeavour to settle the “land issue” and the issue of land concessions expeditiously so as to enhance economic development and the unity of the Swazi people. Social objectives 60. (1) The State shall guarantee and respect institutions which are charged by the State with responsibility for protecting and promoting human rights and freedoms by providing those institutions with adequate resources to function effectively. (2) The State shall guarantee and respect the independence of non-governmental organisations which protect and promote human rights. (3) The State shall give the highest priority to the enactment of legislation for economic empowerment of citizens. (4) The State shall ensure gender balance and fair representation of marginalized groups in all constitutional and other bodies. (5) The State shall make reasonable provision for the welfare and maintenance of the aged and shall protect the family and recognise the significant role of the family in society. (6) The State and society shall recognise the right of persons with disabilities to respect and human dignity. . (7) The State shall promote recreation and shall ensure that adequate facilities for sports are provided throughout the country and that sports are provided as a means of fostering national integration, health and self-discipline as well as international friendship and understanding. . (8) Without compromising quality the State shall promote free and compulsory basic education for all and shall take all practical measures to ensure the provision of basic health care services to the population. (9) The State shall institute an effective machinery for dealing with any hazard or disaster arising out of natural calamities or any situation resulting in general displacement of people or serious disruption of their normal life. . (10) The State shall take steps to encourage the integration of appropriate customary values into the fabric of national life through formal and informal education and shall ensure that appropriate customary and cultural values are adapted and developed as an integral part of the growing needs of the society as a whole. (11) The State shall endeavour to preserve and protect places of historical interest and artefacts and the environment. (12) All public offices shall be held in trust for the people and the State shall do everything to ensure transparency in the conduct of public affairs. Foreign policy objectives 61. (1) In its dealings with other nations, the Government shall – (a) promote and protect the interests of Swaziland; (b) seek the establishment of a just and equitable international economic and social order; 38