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Sexual and Reproductive Rights
- English
Every person has the right:
1. To life, to his identity, to his moral, psychic and physical integrity and to his free development and well-being. The unborn child is a subject of rights, in any account favoring him.
… (Art. 2) - Spanish
Toda persona tiene derecho:
1. A la vida, a su identidad, a su integridad moral, psíquica y física y a su libre desarrollo y bienestar. El concebido es sujeto de derecho en todo cuanto le favorece.
… (Art. 2)
Sexual and Reproductive Rights
- English
The national policy on population has as its objective to disseminate and to promote responsible paternity and maternity. It recognizes the right of families and -6- of persons to decide. In this spirit, the State assures adequate programs of education and information and access to such means, that do not affect life or health.
… (Art. 6) - Spanish
La política nacional de población tiene como objetivo difundir y promover la paternidad y maternidad responsables. Reconoce el derecho de las familias y de las personas a decidir. En tal sentido, el Estado asegura los programas de educación y la información adecuados y el acceso a los medios, que no afecten la vida o la salud.
… (Art. 6)