Fundamental Law of Equatorial Guinea 1991, as amended to 2012
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
  • English
    1. The State protects the person from his conception and protects [ampara] the minor so that he may develop normally and in security for his moral, mental, and physical integrity, as well as [in] his life in the home.
    … (Art. 23)
  • Spanish
    1. El Estado protege a la persona desde su concepción y ampara al menor para que pueda desenvolverse normalmente y con seguridad para su integridad moral, mental y física, así como su vida en el hogar.
    … (Art. 23)
  • French
    1. L'État protège la personne depuis sa conception et protège l'enfant mineur en lui assurant les conditions d'un épanouissement normal, en toute sécurité pour son intégrité morale, mentale et physique, ainsi que la vie sans son foyer.
    … (Art. 23)
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
  • English
    The State supports responsible paternity and the education appropriate for the promotion of the family. (Art. 25)
  • Spanish
    El Estado propugna la paternidad responsable y la educación apropiada para la promoción de la familia. (Art. 25)
  • French
    L'État soutient la paternité responsable et une éducation appropriée dans le but de promouvoir la famille. (Art. 25)
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Fundamental Law of Equatorial Guinea 1991, as amended to 2012 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). According to Art. 4(1): "The official languages of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea are Spanish, French and those that the Law determines. …” Spanish has the status of national language.

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Fundamental Law of Equatorial Guinea 1991, as amended to 2012 (Spanish).

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Fundamental Law of Equatorial Guinea 1991, as amended to 2012 (French). In-house translation by UN Women (2020).

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