A/HRC/22/25 53. Most countries have legislated against contemporary forms of slavery. In a few instances, such legislation explicitly mentions persons with disabilities.23 Besides the adoption of legislative measures, the duty to protect persons with disabilities from exploitation and forced labour establishes obligations on States parties to prevent, investigate allegations of and, when appropriate, prosecute those responsible for exploitation and forced labour of persons with disabilities. In addition, States should inform the general public, including the private sector, about the prohibition of exploitation and forced labour and instruct the general public about action they can take if they are aware of or witness any such crimes. V. Interrelation between article 27 and other provisions of the Convention 54. The full realization of the provisions of article 27 of the Convention on work and employment depends on, and is closely linked to, the implementation of, inter alia, the following articles of the Convention: (a) Article 8, which requires States parties to adopt measures to raise awareness throughout society of the rights of persons with disabilities, and to combat stereotypes, prejudices and harmful practices relating to persons with disabilities in all areas of life; (b) Article 9, which obligates States parties to take appropriate measures to ensure to persons with disabilities equal access to the physical environment, to transportation, to information and communications, including information and communication technologies and systems, and to other facilities and services open or provided to the public, and to identify and eliminate obstacles and barriers to accessibility; (c) Article 12, which provides for reaffirmation on the part of States parties that persons with disabilities have the right to recognition everywhere as persons before the law, and recognition that persons with disabilities enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects of life; (d) Article 17, which stipulates that every person with a disability has a right to respect for his or her physical and mental integrity on an equal basis with others; (e) Article 20, which requires States parties to take measures to ensure personal mobility with the greatest possible independence for persons with disabilities; (f) Article 24, which obligates States parties to recognize the right of persons with disabilities to education, without discrimination and on the basis of equal opportunity in inclusive educational settings at all levels; (g) Article 26, which requires States parties to organize, strengthen and extend comprehensive habilitation and rehabilitation services and programmes, including in the area of employment. 23 14 For instance, the 2008 Constitution of Ecuador recognizes the State‟s obligation to adopt the necessary measures to prevent, suppress and punish all forms of slavery, especially against persons with disabilities and any other person in a disadvantaged or vulnerable situation.