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Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishHuman dignity, rights, liberties and equality of the people shall be protected.
The Thai people shall enjoy equal protection under the Constitution. (Sec. 4) - Thaiศักดิ์ศรีความเป็นมนุษย์ สิทธิ เสรีภาพ และความเสมอภาคของบุคคลย่อมได้รับความคุ้มครอง
ปวงชนชาวไทยย่อมได้รับความคุ้มครองตามรัฐธรรมนูญเสมอกัน (มาตรา ๔)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishThe people of Venezuela, … guarantees the right to life, work, learning, education, social justice and equality, without discrimination or subordination of any kind; … (Preamble)
- SpanishEl pueblo de Venezuela, … asegure el derecho a la vida, al trabajo, a la cultura, a la educación, a la justicia social y a la igualdad sin discriminación ni subordinación alguna; … (Preámbulo)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishWe the people of Solomon Islands, …
AGREE AND PLEDGE that –
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(b) we shall uphold the principles of equality, social justice and the equitable distribution of incomes;
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English1. Women shall be accorded full and equal dignity of the person with men.
… (Art. 16)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishThe state shall guarantee equal opportunities for all citizens in the fields of political, economic, social and cultural activities and shall enact the necessary laws for the realization thereof. (Art. 24)
- Arabicتكفل الدولة تكافؤ الفرص لجميع المواطنين سياسياً واقتصادياً واجتماعياً وثقافياً وتصدر القوانين لتحقيق ذلك. (المادّة 24)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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b. The State guarantees reconciling the duties of women towards the family with their work in society, and their equality with men in political, social, cultural, and economic spheres without breaching the provisions of Islamic canon law (Shari’a).
… (Art. 5) - Arabic…
ب - تكفل الدولة التوفيق بين واجبات المرأة نحو الأسرة وعملها في المجتمع، ومساواتها بالرجال في ميادين الحياة السياسية والاجتماعية والثـقافية والاقـتصادية دون إخلال بأحكام الشريعة الإسلامية.
(المادّة 5) …
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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3. Everyone shall have duties with regard to the family, society, the state and other legally recognised institutions, in particular:
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b) To respect and be considerate of others without discrimination of any kind and to maintain relations that promote, safeguard and reinforce mutual respect and tolerance. (Art. 22) - Portuguese...
3. Todos têm deveres para com a família, a sociedade e o Estado e outras instituições legalmente reconhecidas e, em especial, o dever de:
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b) Respeitar e considerar os seus semelhantes sem discriminação de espécie alguma e manter com eles relações que permitam promover, salvaguardar e reforçar o respeito e a tolerância recíprocos. (Art. 22)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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The citizens [masculine] and citizens [feminine] are equal in rights and duties. They are equal before the law without any discrimination. (Art. 23)
- Arabic
المواطنون والمواطنات متساوون في الحقوق والواجبات وهم سواء أمام القانون دون أيّ تمييز. (الفصل 23)
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Les citoyens et les citoyennes sont égaux en droits et en devoirs. Ils sont égaux devant la loi sans aucune discrimination. (Art. 23)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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Respecting the will of the Croatian nation and all citizens so unwaveringly expressed in free elections, the Republic of Croatia is hereby established and shall further develop as a sovereign and democratic state in which equality, freedoms and human and citizen rights are guaranteed and secured, and economic and cultural advancement and social welfare are promoted. (I. Historical Foundations) - Croatian…
Poštujući na slobodnim izborima odlučno izraženu volju hrvatskoga naroda i svih građana, Republika Hrvatska oblikuje se i razvija kao suverena i demokratska država u kojoj se jamče i osiguravaju ravnopravnost, slobode i prava čovjeka i državljanina, te promiče njihov gospodarski i kulturni napredak i socijalno blagostanje. (I. Izvorišne Osnove)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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2. The Republic of Cabo Verde shall recognize the equality of all citizens before the law, without distinction as to social origin or economic status, race, sex, religion, political or ideological convictions and social status and shall ensure the full exercise of fundamental freedoms by all citizens.
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4. The Republic of Cabo Verde shall create gradually the conditions indispensable for the removal of all obstacles that may hinder the full development of the human person and limit the equality of its citizens, as well as their effective participation in the political, economic, social and cultural organization of the State and of the Cabo Verdean society. (Art. 1) - Portuguese…
2. A República de Cabo Verde reconhece a igualdade de todos os cidadãos perante a lei, sem distinção de origem social ou situação económica, raça, sexo, religião, convicções políticas ou ideológicas e condição social e assegura o pleno exercício por todos os cidadãos das liberdades fundamentais.
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4. A República de Cabo Verde criará progressivamente as condições indispensáveis à remoção de todos os obstáculos que possam impedir o pleno desenvolvimento da pessoa humana e limitar a igualdade dos cidadãos e a efectiva participação destes na organização política, económica, social e cultural do Estado e da sociedade cabo-verdiana. (Art. 1)