SEARCH DATABASE
The Global Gender Equality Constitutional Database is a repository of gender equality related provisions in 194 constitutions from around the world. The Database was updated in partnership with the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and with support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and the Government of Japan. Experience its wealth and depth of information by starting your search now.
ABOUT 1359 RESULTS
Obligations of the State
Nepal
- EnglishIt shall be the obligation of the State to make Nepal a prosperous and affluent country by protecting and promoting fundamental rights and human rights, pursuing directive principles of the State and gradually implementing policies of the State, while keeping intact the freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Nepal. (Art. 52)
- Nepaliनेपालको स्वतन्त्रता, सार्वभौमसत्ता, भौगोलिक अखण्डता र स्वाधीनतालाई अक्षुण्ण राख्दै मौलिक हक तथा मानव अधिकारको संरक्षण र संवर्धन, राज्यका निर्देशक सिद्धान्तहरूको अनुसरण तथा राज्यका नीतिहरूको क्रमशः कार्यान्वयन गर्दै नेपाललाई समृद्ध तथा समुन्नत बनाउने राज्यको दायित्व हुनेछ । (धारा ५२)
Obligations of the State
Bulgaria
- English…
(2) The Republic of Bulgaria shall guarantee the life, dignity and rights of the individual and shall create conditions conducive to the free development of the individual and of civil society.
… (Art. 4) - Bulgarian…
(2) Република България гарантира живота, достойнството и правата на личността и създавɚ условия за свободно развитие на човека и на гражданското общество.
… (Чл. 4)
Obligations of the State
Central African Republic
- English[The following] are of the domain of the law:
The rules concerning the following matters:
– the civil rights and the fundamental guarantees granted to citizens for the exercise of the public freedoms;
… (Art. 80) - FrenchSont du domaine de la loi:
Les règles relatives aux matières suivantes:
- Les droits civiques et les garanties fondamentales accordées aux citoyens pour l’exercice des libertés publiques;
… (Art. 80)
Obligations of the State
Sao Tome and Principe
- EnglishThe Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe shall be a sovereign and independent State, committed to building a free, just and indivisible society, to the defense of Human Rights and to active solidarity among all human beings and all peoples. (Art. 1)
- PortugueseA República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe é um Estado soberano e independente, empenhado na construção de uma sociedade livre, justa e solidária, na defesa dos Direitos do Homem e na solidariedade activa entre todos os homens e todos os povos. (Art. 1)
Obligations of the State
Guinea-Bissau
- EnglishIn accordance with national development, the State will progressively create the conditions required for the full accomplishment of the economic and social rights established by this Part II3. (Art. 58)
- PortugueseEm conformidade com o desenvolvimento do País, o Estado criará progressivamente as condições necessárias à realização integral dos direitos de natureza económica e social reconhecidos neste título. (Art. 58)
Obligations of the State
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- EnglishThe State shall guarantee to every individual, in accordance with the progressive principle and without discrimination of any kind, no renounceable, indivisible and interdependent enjoyment and exercise of human rights. Respect for and the guaranteeing of these rights is obligatory for the organs of Public Power, in accordance with the Constitution, the human rights treaties signed and ratified by the Republic and any laws developing the same. (Art. 19)
- SpanishEl Estado garantizará a toda persona, conforme al principio de progresividad y sin discriminación alguna, el goce y ejercicio irrenunciable, indivisible e interdependiente de los derechos humanos. Su respeto y garantía son obligatorios para los órganos del Poder Público de conformidad con la Constitución, los tratados sobre derechos humanos suscritos y ratificados por la República y las leyes que los desarrollen. (Art. 19)
Obligations of the State
Argentina
- EnglishThe declarations, rights and guarantees which the Constitution enumerates shall not be construed as a denial of other rights and guarantees not enumerated, but rising from the principle of sovereignty of the people and from the republican form of government. (Sec. 33)
- SpanishLas declaraciones, derechos y garantías que enumera la Constitución, no serán entendidos como negación de otros derechos y garantías no enumerados; pero que nacen del principio de la soberanía del pueblo y de la forma republicana de gobierno. (Art. 33)
Obligations of the State
Romania
- English(1) All citizens enjoy the rights and freedoms granted to them by the Constitution and other laws, and have the duties laid down thereby.
... (Art. 15) - Romanian(1) Cetăţenii beneficiază de drepturile şi de libertăţile consacrate prin Constituţie şi prin alte legi şi au obligaţiile prevăzute de acestea.
… (Art. 15)
Obligations of the State
Solomon Islands
- EnglishAny person any of whose rights or freedoms under this Chapter has been contravened shall be entitled to compensation for the contravention thereof from the person or authority which contravened it. (Sec. 17)
Obligations of the State
Qatar
- EnglishProvisions pertaining to rights and public liberties may not be subject to amendment save for the purpose of granting more rights and guarantees for the interest of the citizen. (Art. 146)
- Arabicالأحكام الخاصّة بالحقوق و الحرّيات العامة لا يجوز طلب تعديلها الّا في الحدود التّي يكون الغرض منها منح مزيد من الحقوق و الضّمانات لصالح المواطن. (المادّة 146)