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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Egypt
- EnglishPublic offices are a competence-based right for all citizens without bias or favoritism, and are deemed a mandate to serve the people. The State shall ensure the rights and protection of public servants and that they perform their respective duties in serving the interests of the people. They may not be dismissed without disciplinary procedures except in the cases specified by Law. (Art. 14)
- Arabicالوظائف العامة حق للمواطنين على أساس الكفاءة، ودون محاباة أو وساطة، وتكليف للقائمين بها لخدمة الشعب، وتكفل الدولة حقوقهم وحمايتهم، وقيامهم بأداء واجباتهم فى رعاية مصالح الشعب، ولا يجوز فصلهم بغير الطريق التأديبى، إلا فى الأحوال التي يحددها القانون. (المادّة 14)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- EnglishEveryone has a duty to fulfill his or her social responsibilities and participate together in the political, civic and community life of the country, promoting and protecting human rights as the foundation of democratic coexistence and social peace. (Art. 132)
- SpanishToda persona tiene el deber de cumplir sus responsabilidades sociales y participar solidariamente en la vida política, civil y comunitaria del país, promoviendo y defendiendo los derechos humanos como fundamento de la convivencia democrática y de la paz social. (Art. 132)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Turkmenistan
- EnglishProtection of Turkmenistan is the sacred duty of every citizen. General conscription shall be compulsory for the male citizens of Turkmenistan. (Art. 58)
- RussianЗащита Туркменистана – священный долг каждого гражданина. Для граждан Туркменистана - мужчин установлена всеобщая воинская обязанность. (Статья 58)
- TurkmenTürkmenistany goramak her bir raýatyň mukaddes borjudyr. Türkmenistanyň raýaty bolan her bir erkek adam üçin ählumumy harby borçlulyk bellenendir. (58-nji madda)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Ghana
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(6) The State shall afford equality of economic opportunity to all citizens; and, in particular, the State shall take all necessary steps so as to ensure the full integration of women into the mainstream of the economic development of Ghana.
… (Art. 36)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
China
- EnglishWomen in the People's Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life, political, economic, cultural and social, and family life.
The state protects the rights and interests of women, applies the principle of equal pay for equal work for men and women alike and trains and selects cadres from among women. (Art. 48) - Chinese中华人民共和国妇女在政治的、经济的、文化的、社会的和家庭的生活等各方面享有同男子平等的权利。
国家保护妇女的权利和利益,实行男女同工同酬,培养和选拔妇女干部。(第四十八条)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Croatia
- EnglishEvery citizen of the Republic of Croatia shall have the right, under equal conditions, to participate in the conduct of public affairs, and to have access to public services. (Art. 44)
- CroatianSvaki državljanin Republike Hrvatske ima pravo, pod jednakim uvjetima, sudjelovati u obavljanju javnih poslova i biti primljen u javne službe. (Članak 44)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Liberia
- EnglishThe Republic shall:
a. aim at strengthening the national integration and unity of the people of Liberia, regardless of ethnic, regional or other differences, into one body politic; and the Legislature shall enact laws promoting national unification and the encouragement of all citizens to participate in government;
... (Art. 5)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Hungary
- English…
(8) Every Hungarian citizen shall have the right to hold public office according to his or her aptitude, qualifications and professional competence. Public offices that may not be held by members or officials of political parties shall be determined by law. (Freedom and Responsibility, Art. XXIII) - Hungarian...
(8) Minden magyar állampolgárnak joga van ahhoz, hogy rátermettségének, képzettségének és szakmai tudásának megfelelően közhivatalt viseljen. Törvény határozza meg azokat a közhivatalokat, amelyeket párt tagja vagy tisztségviselője nem tölthet be. (Szabadság és Felelősség, XXIII. cikk)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Namibia
- English(1) All citizens shall have the right to participate in peaceful political activity intended to influence the composition and policies of the Government.
... (Art. 17)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Uganda
- English…
4. Women shall have the right to equal treatment with men and that right shall include equal opportunities in political, economic and social activities.
… (Art. 33)