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Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe freedoms and the fundamental rights are recognized and their exercise guaranteed to the citizens within the conditions and forms provided for by the Constitution and the law. (Art. 12)
- Arabicحريات الحقوق الأساسية معترف بها وممارستها مضمونة للمواطنين وذلك ضمن الشروط والأشكال المنصوص عليها في الدستور والقانون. (المادة 12)
- FrenchLes libertés et les droits fondamentaux sont reconnus et leur exercice garanti aux citoyens dans les conditions et les formes prévues par la Constitution et la loi. (Art. 12)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishWhereas every person in Dominica is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms, that is to say, the rights whatever his race, place of origins, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest,
… (Sec. 1)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishWHEREAS the People of Saint Lucia-
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(b) believe that all persons have been endowed equally by God with inalienable rights and dignity;
(c) recognise that the enjoyment of these rights depends upon certain fundamental freedoms namely, freedom of the person, of thought, of expression, of communication, of conscience and of association;
(d) maintain that these freedoms can only be safeguarded by the rule of law;
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(i) pledge their support for international peace and security, for friendly relations among nations and the promotion of universal respect for human rights and freedoms; and their co-operation in solving by peaceful means international problems of an economic, social or political character;
(j) desire that this Constitution shall reflect and make provision for ensuring and protecting these rights, freedoms and values.
… (Preamble)
Obligations of the State
- English1. Everyone shall have the right to claim compensation in accordance with the law, for damages caused by a violation of their fundamental rights.
2. The State shall be responsible for damages caused by the unlawful acts of its agents, in the performance of their functions, without prejudice to rights of recourse available under the law. (Art. 58) - Portuguese1. A todos é reconhecido o direito de exigir, nos termos da lei, indemnização pelos prejuízos que forem causados pela violação dos seus direitos fundamentais.
2. O Estado é responsável pelos danos causados por actos ilegais dos seus agentes, no exercício das suas funções, sem prejuízo do direito de regresso nos termos da lei. (Art. 58)
Obligations of the State
- English
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(6) The Federation, Provinces and Local Levels shall protect Nepal's freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, national interest, overall development, multi-party, competitive, democratic, republican, federal system of governance, human rights and fundamental rights, rule of law, separation of powers and check and balance, egalitarian society based on pluralism and equality, inclusive representation and identity. (Art. 56) - Nepali
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(६) संघ, प्रदेश र स्थानीय तहले नेपालको स्वतन्त्रता, सार्वभौमसत्ता, भौगोलिक अखण्डता, स्वाधीनता, राष्ट्रिय हित, सर्वांगीण विकास, बहुदलीय प्रतिस्पर्धात्मक लोकतान्त्रिक गणतन्त्रात्मक संघीय शासन प्रणाली, मानव अधिकार तथा मौलिक हक, कानूनी राज्य, शक्ति पृथकीकरण र नियन्त्रण तथा सन्तुलन, बहुलता र समानतामा आधारित समतामूलक समाज, समावेशी प्रतिनिधित्व र पहिचानको संरक्षण गर्ने छन् । (धारा ५६)
Obligations of the State
- English(1) The fundamental civil rights shall be irrevocable.
… (Art. 57) - Bulgarian(1) Основните права на гражданите са неотменими.
… (Чл. 57)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe Congolese People,
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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;
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Declare [as an] integral part of this Constitution, the fundamental principles proclaimed and guaranteed by:
• the United Nations Charter of 24 October 1945;
• the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Man of 10 December 1948;
• the African Charter of the Rights of Man and of Peoples of 26 June 1981;
• the Charter of the National Unity and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms of 29 May 1991;
• all the pertinent national and international texts duly ratified, relative to human rights;
… (Preamble) - FrenchLe Peuple congolais,
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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;
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Déclare partie intégrante de la présente Constitution, les principes fondamentaux proclamés et garantis par:
- la Charte des Nations Unies du 24 octobre 1945;
- la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’Homme du 10 décembre 1948;
- la Charte africaine des droits de l’Homme et des Peuples du 26 juin 1981;
- la Charte de l’Unité nationale et la Charte des droits et des libertés du 29 mai 1991;
- tous les textes nationaux et internationaux pertinents dûment ratifiés, relatifs aux droits humains;
… (Préambule)
Obligations of the State
- English
We the People of the Republic of Liberia: … Exercising our natural, inherent and inalienable rights to establish a framework of government for the purpose of promoting unity, liberty, peace, stability, equality, justice and human rights under the rule of law, with opportunities for political, social, moral, spiritual and cultural advancement of our society, for ourselves and for our posterity; … (Preamble)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishWhereas the People of Trinidad and Tobago-
(a) have affirmed that the Nation of Trinidad and Tobago is founded upon principles that acknowledge the supremacy of God, faith in fundamental human rights and freedoms, the position of the family in a society of free men and free institutions, the dignity of the human person and the equal and inalienable rights with which all members of the human family are endowed by their Creator;
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(e) desire that their Constitution should enshrine the above-mentioned principles and beliefs and make provision for ensuring the protection in Trinidad and Tobago of fundamental human rights and freedoms.
… (Preamble)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishNo repeal or amendment of any of the provisions of Chapter 33 hereof, in so far as such repeal or amendment diminishes or detracts from the fundamental rights and freedoms contained and defined in that Chapter, shall be permissible under this Constitution, and no such purported repeal or amendment shall be valid or have any force or effect. (Art. 131)