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Political Rights and Association
Egypt
- EnglishAll citizens shall have the right to form political parties by notification as regulated by Law.
… (Art. 74) - Arabicللمواطنين حق تكوين الأحزاب السياسية، بإخطار ينظمه القانون.
... (المادّة 74)
Political Rights and Association
Zimbabwe
- English…
(3) Members must be appointed or elected to the Committee on Standing Rules and Orders as soon as possible after the beginning of the first session of each Parliament, and they must be selected so that the committee reflects as nearly as possible the political and gender composition of the combined Houses of Parliament.
… (Sec. 151)
Political Rights and Association
Pakistan
- EnglishThe State shall encourage local Government institutions composed of elected representatives of the areas concerned and in such institutions special representation will be given to peasants, workers and women. (Art. 32)
- Urduمملکت متعلقہ علاقوں کے منتخب نمائندوں پر مشتمل بلدیاتی اداروں کی حوصلہ افزائی کرے گی اور ایسے اداروں میں کسانوں، مزدوروں اور عورتوں کو خصوصی نمائندگی دی جائے گی۔ (آرٹیکل ۳۲)
Political Rights and Association
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- EnglishVenezuelans who are not subject to political disablement or civil interdiction, and meet the age requirements provided for in this Constitution, can exercise citizenship and therefore are entitled to political rights and duties in accordance to this Constitution. (Art. 39)
- SpanishLos venezolanos y venezolanas que no estén sujetos o sujetas a inhabilitación política ni a interdicción civil, y en las condiciones de edad previstas en esta Constitución, ejercen la ciudadanía y, en consecuencia, son titulares de derechos y deberes políticos de acuerdo con esta Constitución. (Art. 39)
Political Rights and Association
Malta
- English(1) Except with his own consent or by way of parental discipline no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of peaceful assembly and association, that is to say, his right peacefully to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to trade or other unions or associations for the protection of his interests.
… (Art. 42) - Maltese(1) Ħlief bil-kunsens tiegħu stess jew bħala dixxiplina tal-ġenituri ħadd ma għandu jiġi mfixkel fit-tgawdija tal-libertà tiegħu ta' għaqda u assoċjazzjoni paċifika, jiġifieri, id-dritt tiegħu li jingħaqad paċifikament u liberament u jassoċja ma' persuni oħra u b'mod partikolari li jifforma jew jappartjeni lil trade union jew unions jew assoċjazzjonijiet oħra għall-protezzjoni tal-interessi tiegħu.
… (Art. 42)
Political Rights and Association
Ethiopia
- EnglishEvery person has the right to freedom of association for any cause or purpose. … (Art. 31)
- Amharicማንኛውም ሰው ለማንኛውም ዓላማ በማኅበር የመደራጀት መብት አለው፡፡ … (አንቀጽ 31)
Political Rights and Association
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- EnglishBolivians have the following rights:
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4. To freedom of assembly and association, publicly and privately, for legal purposes.
… (Art. 21) - SpanishLas bolivianas y los bolivianos tienen los siguientes derechos:
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4. A la libertad de reunión y asociación, en forma pública y privada, con fines lícitos.
… (Art. 21)
Political Rights and Association
Syrian Arab Republic
- EnglishThe state shall provide women with all opportunities enabling them to effectively and fully contribute to the political, economic, social and cultural life, and the state shall work on removing the restrictions that prevent their development and participation in building society. (Art. 23)
- Arabicتوفر الدولة للمرأة جميع الفرص التي تتيح لها المساهمة الفعالة والكاملة في الحياة السياسية والإقتصادية والإجتماعية والثقافية، وتعمل على إزالة القيود التي تمنع تطورها ومشاركتها في بناء المجتمع. (المادة 23)
Political Rights and Association
Kiribati
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3. Every person who is entitled to vote in a general election shall be entitled to vote in an election of Beretitenti.
… (Sec. 32)
Political Rights and Association
Azerbaijan
- EnglishI. Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan have the right to elect and be elected to the government organs and also to participate in referenda.
… (Art. 56) - AzerbaijaniI. Azərbaycan Respublikası vətəndaşlarının dövlət orqanlarına seçmək və seçilmək, habelə referendumda iştirak etmək hüququ vardır.
… (Maddə 56)