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Protection from Violence
Seychelles
- EnglishThe State recognises the right of children and young persons to special protection in view of their immaturity and vulnerability and to ensure effective exercise of this right the State undertakes−
(a) to provide that the minimum age of admission to employment shall be fifteen years, subject to exceptions for children who are employed part-time in light work prescribed by law without harm to their health, morals or education;
(b) to provide for a higher minimum age of admission to employment with respect to occupations prescribed by law which the State regards as dangerous, unhealthy or likely to impair the normal development of a child or young person;
(c) to ensure special protection against social and economic exploitation and physical and moral dangers to which children and young persons are exposed;
… (Art. 31)
Protection from Violence
Uruguay
- EnglishThe inhabitants of the Republic have the right of protection in the enjoyment of life, honor, liberty, security, labor, and property. No one may be deprived of these rights except in conformity with laws which may be enacted for reasons of general interest. (Art. 7)
- SpanishLos habitantes de la República tienen derecho a ser protegidos en el goce de su vida, honor, libertad, seguridad, trabajo y propiedad. Nadie puede ser privado de estos derechos sino conforme a las leyes que se establecen por razones de interés general. (Art. 7)
Protection from Violence
Japan
- EnglishWe, the Japanese people …
We desire to occupy an honored place in an international society striving for the preservation of peace, and the banishment of tyranny and slavery, oppression and intolerance for all time from the earth.
… (Preamble) - Japanese日本国民は、…
われらは、平和を維持し、専制と隷従、圧迫と偏狭を地上から永遠に除去しようと努めてゐる国際社会において、名誉ある地位を占めたいと思ふ。
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Protection from Violence
Chad
- EnglishNo one may be subjected, either to degrading and humiliating acts [sévices] or treatment, or to torture. (Art. 18)
- Arabicلا يجوز إخضاع أحد لأفعال أو معاملة مهينة ومذلة أو للتعذيب. (المادة 18)
- FrenchNul ne peut être soumis, ni à des sévices ou traitements dégradants et humiliants, ni à la torture. (Art. 18)
Protection from Violence
Liechtenstein
- English1) Human dignity shall be respected and protected.
2) No one may be subjected to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. (Art. 27bis) - German1) Die Würde des Menschen ist zu achten und zu schützen.
2) Niemand darf unmenschlicher oder erniedrigender Behandlung oder Strafe unterworfen werden. (Art. 27bis)
Protection from Violence
South Sudan
- English1. Every child has the right:
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d. not to be subjected to exploitative practices or abuse, nor to be required to serve in the army nor permitted to perform work which may be hazardous or harmful to his or her education, health or well-being;
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f. to be free from corporal punishment and cruel and inhuman treatment by any person including parents, school administrations and other institutions;
g. not to be subjected to negative and harmful cultural practices which affect his or her health, welfare or dignity; and
h. to be protected from abduction and trafficking.
… (Art. 17)