Constitution of the Republic of the Congo 2015, as amended to 2022
Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English
    The Congolese People,

    Concerned about building a Republic founded on the principles of equality, of fraternity, of sharing and of solidarity on the one hand, and on the other hand of assuring the development [épanouissement] of each and of all within the framework of a Republic respectful of the intangible rights of the human person;
    … (Preamble)
  • French
    Le Peuple congolais,

    Soucieux de bâtir une République fondée sur les principes d’égalité, de fraternité, de partage et de solidarité d’une part, et d’assurer l’épanouissement de chacun et de tous dans le cadre d’une République respectueuse des droits intangibles de la personne humaine d’autre part;
    … (Préambule)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English
    All Congolese citizens are equal before the law and have right to the protection of the State.
    None may be favored or disadvantaged by virtue of their family origin, ethnic [origin], of their social condition, of their political, religious, philosophical, or other convictions. (Art. 15)
  • French
    Tous les citoyens congolais sont égaux devant la loi et ont droit à la protection de l’Etat.
    Nul ne peut être favorisé ou désavantagé en raison de son origine familiale, ethnique, de sa condition sociale, de ses convictions politiques, religieuses, philosophiques ou autres. (Art. 15)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English
    The woman has the same rights as the man.
    The law guarantees parity and assures the promotion as well as the representativeness of women in all political, elective and administrative functions. (Art. 17)
  • French
    La femme a les mêmes droits que l’homme.
    La loi garantit la parité et assure la promotion ainsi que la représentativité de la femme à toutes les fonctions politiques, électives et administratives. (Art. 17)
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Constitution of the Republic of the Congo 2015, as amended to 2022 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2023). According to Art. 4: “… The official language is French. …"

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