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Public Institutions and Services

Haiti
  • English
    The Haitian people proclaim this Constitution:
    …
    To fortify the national unity, eliminating all discrimination between the populations, of the towns and of the countryside, by the acceptance of the community of languages and of culture and by the recognition of the right to progress, to information, to education, to health, to work and to leisure for all citizens [masculine] and citizens [feminine].
    … (Preamble)
  • French
    Le Peuple Haïtien proclame la présente Constitution:
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    Pour fortifier l'unité nationale, en éliminant toutes discrimations entre les populations des villes et des campagnes, par l'acceptation de la communauté de langues et de culture et par la reconnaissance du droit au progrès, à l'information, à l'éducation, à la santé, au travail et au loisir pour tous les citoyens et citoyennes.
    … (Préambule)

Public Institutions and Services

Haiti
  • English
    It must also protect all families regardless of whether they are constituted within the bonds of marriage. It must endeavor to aid and assist mothers, children and the aged. (Art. 260)
  • French
    Il doit une égale protection à toutes les Familles qu'elles soient constituées ou non dans les liens du mariage. Il doit procurer aide et assistance à la maternité, à l'enfance et à la vieillesse. (Art. 260)

Public Institutions and Services

Haiti
  • English
    The State protects the family, which is the foundation of society. (Art. 259)
  • French
    L'Etat protège la Famille base fondamentale de la Société. (Art. 259)

Public Institutions and Services

Haiti
  • English
    The State recognizes the right of every citizen to decent housing, education, food and social security. (Art. 22)
  • French
    L'Etat reconnaît le droit de tout citoyen à un logement décent, à l'éducation, à l'alimentation et à la sécurité sociale. (Art. 22)