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- English… Maternity, regardless of the condition or circumstances of the mother, is entitled to the protection of society and to its assistance in case of destitution. (Art. 42)
- Spanish… La maternidad, cualquiera sea la condición o estado de la mujer, tiene derecho a la protección de la sociedad y a su asistencia en caso de desamparo. (Art. 42)
Public Institutions and Services
- EnglishI. Every person has the right to universal and equitable access to basic services of potable water, sewer systems, electricity, gas services in their domicile, postal, and telecommunications services.
… (Art. 20) - SpanishI. Toda persona tiene derecho al acceso universal y equitativo a los servicios básicos de agua potable, alcantarillado, electricidad, gas domiciliario, postal y telecomunicaciones.
… (Art. 20)
Public Institutions and Services
- English(1) Where under any law an authority has power to withhold, reduce in amount or suspend any benefits to which this section applies, that power shall not be exercised without the approval specified in subsection (2), (3) or (3A).
(2) Subject to subsection (3A), where a person who has been granted benefits, or who is eligible for benefits, in respect of public service was at the time he ceased to be a public officer subject to the jurisdiction of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, the Police Service Commission or the Teaching Service Commission, the power referred to in subsection (1) shall not be exercised with respect to those benefits without the approval of that Commission.
(3) Subject to subsection (3A), where a person who has been granted benefits, or who is eligible for benefits, in respect of public service was not at the time he ceased to be a public officer subject to the jurisdiction of the Judicial and Legal Service Commission, the Police Service Commission or the Teaching Service Commission, the power referred to in subsection (1) shall not be exercised without the approval of the Public Service Commission.
(3A) Where a person, who is eligible for benefits in respect of public service, was at the time he ceased to be a public officer subject to the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Police, the power referred to in subsection (1) with respect to those benefits shall not be exercised without the approval of the Commissioner.
(4) No benefits to which this section applies that have been granted to or in respect of any person who is or has been the holder of an office referred to in section 136(12) to (16), or for which any such person or his widow, children, dependants or his personal representatives may be eligible, shall be withheld, reduced in amount or suspended on the ground that that person has been guilty of misbehaviour, unless that person has been removed from his office under this Constitution by reason of such misbehaviour.
(5) For the purposes of this section, service as a Judge shall be deemed to be public service.
(6) This section applies to any benefits payable under any law providing for the grant of pensions, gratuities or compensation to persons who are or have been public officers in respect of their service in the public service or to the widows, children or personal representatives of such persons in respect of such service. (Sec. 134)
Public Institutions and Services
- EnglishTurkmenistan is a state ensuring social security of each person. (Art. 5)
- RussianТуркменистан является государством, гарантирующим социальную защищённость каждого человека. (Статья 5)
- TurkmenTürkmenistan her bir adamyň durmuş taýdan goraglylygyny kepillendirýän döwletdir. (5-nji madda)
Public Institutions and Services
- English1. Under the terms of the Constitution and the law, the public administration shall pursue the public interest and must, in the course of its activities, be governed by the principles of equality, legality, justice, proportionality, impartiality, accountability, administrative probity and respect for public assets.
… (Art. 198) - Portuguese1. A administração pública prossegue, nos termos da Constituição e da lei, o interesse público, devendo, no exercício da sua actividade, reger-se pelos princípios da igualdade, legalidade, justiça, proporcionalidade, imparcialidade, responsabilização, probidade administrativa e respeito pelo património público.
… (Art. 198)
Public Institutions and Services
- English…
(2) Subject to the availability of resources, the Government shall provide facilities and opportunities necessary to enhance the welfare of women to enable them to realise their full potential and advancement.
… (Sec. 28)
Public Institutions and Services
- EnglishI. Everyone has the right to social security.
II. It is the obligation of the family members initially to render assistance to those in their family who need it.
III. Everyone has the right to social security in old age, sickness specified by law, disability, when losing work ability or the breadwinner of the family, when unemployed and in other cases specified by law.
IV. Minimal pensions and social benefits are established by law.
… (Art. 38) - AzerbaijaniI. Hər kəsin sosial təminat hüququ vardır.
II. Yardıma möhtac olanlara kömək etmək ilk növbədə onların ailə üzvlərinin borcudur.
III. Hər kəs qanunla müəyyən edilmiş yaş həddinə çatdıqda, xəstəliyinə, əlilliyinə, ailə başçısını itirdiyinə, əmək qabiliyyətini itirdiyinə, işsizliyə görə və qanunla nəzərdə tutulmuş digər hallarda sosial təminat hüququna malikdir.
IV. Təqaüdlərin və sosial müavinətlərin minimum məbləği qanunla müəyyən edilir.
… (Maddə 38)
Public Institutions and Services
- English
The economic order, founded on the appreciation of the value of human work and on free enterprise, is intended to ensure everyone a life with dignity, in accordance with the dictates of social justice, with due regard for the following principles:
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VII – reduction of regional and social differences;
… (Art. 170) - Portuguese
A ordem econômica, fundada na valorização do trabalho humano e na livre iniciativa, tem por fim assegurar a todos existência digna, conforme os ditames da justiça social, observados os seguintes princípios:
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VII - redução das desigualdades regionais e sociais;
… (Art. 170)
Public Institutions and Services
- English
Former combatants who actually participated in war operations during the Second World War, in the terms of Law No. 5.315 of September 12, 1967, shall be assured the following rights:
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II. a special pension corresponding to that left by a second lieutenant of the Armed Forces, which may be applied for at any time and may not be accumulated with any other income received from the public coffers, except for social security benefits, reserving the right to choose;
III. in the event of death, a proportional pension for the widow or companion or dependent, in an amount equal to that of the prior subparagraph;
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VI. priority in the acquisition of one's own home for those who do not own one, or for their widows or companions.
… (Transitional Constitutional Provisions Act 1988, Art. 53) - Portuguese
Ao ex-combatente que tenha efetivamente participado de operações bélicas durante a Segunda Guerra Mundial, nos termos da Lei nº 5.315, de 12 de setembro de 1967, serão assegurados os seguintes direitos:
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II - pensão especial correspondente à deixada por segundo-tenente das Forças Armadas, que poderá ser requerida a qualquer tempo, sendo inacumulável com quaisquer rendimentos recebidos dos cofres públicos, exceto os benefícios previdenciários, ressalvado o direito de opção;
III - em caso de morte, pensão à viúva ou companheira ou dependente, de forma proporcional, de valor igual à do inciso anterior;
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VI - prioridade na aquisição da casa própria, para os que não a possuam ou para suas viúvas ou companheiras.
… (Ato das Disposições Constitucionais Transitórias 1988, Art. 53)
Public Institutions and Services
- English
(1) In the following matters legislation as regards principles is the business of the Federation, the issue of implementing laws and execution the business of the provinces:
1. social welfare; hospitals and nursing homes;
... (Art. 12) - German
(1) Bundessache ist die Gesetzgebung über die Grundsätze, Landessache die Erlassung von Ausführungsgesetzen und die Vollziehung in folgenden Angelegenheiten:
1. Armenwesen; Heil- und Pflegeanstalten;
... (Art. 12)