34 Instruments of the AU CHAPTER II: Duties Article 27 1. Every individual shall have duties towards his family and society, the state and other legally recognised communities and the international community. 2. The rights and freedoms of each individual shall be exercised with due regard to the rights of others, collective security, morality and common interest. Article 28 Every individual shall have the duty to respect and consider his fellow beings without discrimination, and to maintain relations aimed at promoting, safeguarding and reinforcing mutual respect and tolerance. Article 29 The individual shall also have the duty: 1. To preserve the harmonious development of the family and to work for the cohesion and respect of the family; to respect his parents at all times, to maintain them in case of need; 2. To serve his national community by placing his physical and intellectual abilities at its service; 3 Not to compromise the security of the state whose national or resident he is; 4. To preserve and strengthen social and national solidarity, particularly when the latter is threatened; 5. To preserve and strengthen the national independence and the territorial integrity of his country and to contribute to its defence in accordance with the law; 6. To work to the best of his abilities and competence, and to pay taxes imposed by law in the interest of the society; 7. To preserve and strengthen positive African cultural values in his relations with other members of the society, in the spirit of tolerance, dialogue and consultation and, in general, to contribute to the promotion of the moral well-being of society; 8. To contribute to the best of his abilities, at all times and at all levels, to the promotion and achievement of African unity. PART II: MEASURES OF SAFEGUARD CHAPTER I: Establishment and Organisation of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights Article 30 An African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, hereinafter called ‘the Commission’, shall be established within the Organization of African Unity to promote human and peoples�� rights and ensure their protection in Africa. Article 31 1. The Commission shall consist of eleven members chosen from amongst African personalities of the highest reputation, known for their high morality, integrity, impartiality and competence in matters of human and peoples’ rights; particular consideration being given to persons having legal experience. 2. The members of the Commission shall serve in their personal capacity.