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- English(1) The State shall within the context of the ideals and objectives for which provisions are made in this Constitution—
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b. manage and control the national economy in such a manner as to secure the maximum welfare and freedom of every citizen on the basis of social justice and equality of opportunity;
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- EnglishThe [state of] maternity has the protection of the State, which in special form will see to the strict compliance of the rights and obligations that derive from it. (Art. 52)
- SpanishLa maternidad tiene la protección del Estado, el que velará en forma especial por el estricto cumplimiento de los derechos y obligaciones que de ella se deriven. (Art. 52)
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The Republic shall assist the development of a family and the fulfilment of its duties, with particular consideration for large families, through economic measures and other benefits.
The Republic shall protect mothers, children and the young by adopting necessary measures. (Art. 31) - Italian
La Repubblica agevola con misure economiche e altre provvidenze la formazione della famiglia e l'adempimento dei compiti relativi, con particolare riguardo alle famiglie numerose.
Protegge la maternità, l'infanzia e la gioventù, favorendo gli istituti necessari a tale scopo. (Art. 31)
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- English… Striving to implement measures to ... reform the national economy, achieve a state of prosperity, welfare and social justice, reform institutions of the state and public service, strengthen the pillars of social peace, … (Preamble)
- Arabic... سعياً لاصلاح الاقتصاد الوطني وتحقيق دولة الرفاه والرعاية والعدالة الاجتماعية واصلاح اجهزة الدولةو الخذمة العامة وتوطيد دعائم السلم الاجتماعي... (ديباجة)
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1. Subject to subsection (4), the power to grant any award under any pensions law for the time being in force in Jamaica (other than an award to which, under that law, the person to whom it is payable is entitled as of right) and, in accordance with any provisions in that behalf contained in any such law, to withhold, reduce in amount or suspend any award payable under any such law is hereby vested in the Governor-General.
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3. In this section, “pensions law” means any law relating to the grant to any person, or to the widow, children, dependants or personal representatives of that person, of an award in respect of the services of that person in a public office, and includes any instrument made under any such law.
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(2) The State shall develop a system of social security for all of the people and shall empower the inadequate and underprivileged in society in accordance with human dignity.
(3) The State shall have the obligation to provide sufficient medical and public service facilities.
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(2) Negara mengembangkan sistem jaminan sosial bagi seluruh rakyat dan memberdayakan masyarakat yang lemah dan tidak mampu sesuai dengan martabat kemanusiaan.
(3) Negara bertanggung jawab atas penyediaan fasilitas pelayanan kesehatan dan fasilitas pelayanan umum yang layak.
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1. It shall be the concern of the authorities to secure the means of subsistence of the population and to achieve the distribution of wealth.
2. Rules concerning entitlement to social security shall be laid down by Act of Parliament.
3. Dutch nationals resident in the Netherlands who are unable to provide for themselves shall have a right, to be regulated by Act of Parliament, to aid from the authorities. (Art. 20) - Dutch
1. De bestaanszekerheid der bevolking en spreiding van welvaart zijn voorwerp van zorg der overheid.
2. De wet stelt regels omtrent de aanspraken op sociale zekerheid.
3. Nederlanders hier te lande, die niet in het bestaan kunnen voorzien, hebben een bij de wet te regelen recht op bijstand van overheidswege. (Art. 20)
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2. The State shall provide the facilities and opportunities necessary to enhance the welfare of women to enable them to realise their full potential and advancement.
3. The State shall protect women and their rights, taking into account their unique status and natural maternal functions in society.
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- EnglishIn matters of health, the State is primarily obliged to develop the following activities, integrating the functions of prevention, cure and rehabilitation in the:
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3. Protection of the health of mother, young child and adolescent, guaranteeing health care during the periods of pregnancy, lactation, childhood and adolescence;
… (Art. 110) - SpanishEn materia de salud, corresponde primordialmente al Estado el desarrollo de las siguientes actividades, integrando las funciones de prevención, curación y rehabilitación:
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3. Proteger la salud de la madre, del niño y del adolescente, garantizando una atención integral durante el proceso de gestación, lactancia, crecimiento y desarrollo en la niñez y adolescencia.
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- English1. Social security in old age, in case of disease and in the event of disability or loss of the breadwinner shall be guaranteed to the citizens under a procedure and in the cases established by the law.
2. Pensions and social assistance in accordance with the economic resources of the state shall ensure a standard of living not lower than the minimum subsistence level established by the law.
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4. Social activity of the State shall not result in the state guardianship limiting economic freedom and activity of a citizen and the possibilities of a citizen to attain economic wellbeing for himself/herself and his/her family. (Art. 53) - Russian1. Гражданам гарантируется социальное обеспечение в старости, в случае болезни и утраты трудоспособности, потери кормильца в случаях и порядке, предусмотренных законом.
2. Пенсии, социальная помощь в соответствии с экономическими возможностями государства обеспечивают уровень жизни не ниже установленного законом размера прожиточного минимума.
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4. Социальная деятельность государства не должна принимать форму государственного попечительства, ограничивающего экономическую свободу, активность и возможности гражданина самому достигать экономического благополучия для себя и своей семьи. (Статья 53) - Kyrgyz1. Жарандарга улгайганда, ооруп, же эмгектенүүгө жараксыз болуп калганда, багып-көрөөрүнөн ажыраганда мыйзамда каралган тартипте жана жагдайларда социалдык жактан камсыз кылуу кепилдиги берилет.
2. Мамлекеттин экономикалык мүмкүнчүлүгүнө жараша пенсия, социалдык жардам мыйзамда каралган жашоо минимумунан кем эмес өлчөмдө жашоо деңгээлин камсыздайт.
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4. Мамлекеттин социалдык ишмердиги жарандын өзү жана өз үй-бүлөсү үчүн экономикалык жыргалчылыкка өзү жетишүүгө болгон экономикалык эркиндигин, жигердүүлүгүн жана мүмкүнчүлүгүн чектеген мамлекеттик камкордукка айланып кетпеши керек. (53-берене)