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Political Rights and Association

South Sudan
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    3. Women shall have the right to participate equally with men in public life.
    4. All levels of government shall:
    a. promote women participation in public life and their representation in the legislative and executive organs by at least twenty-five per cent4 as an affirmative action to redress imbalances created by history, customs, and traditions;
    … (Art. 16)

Political Rights and Association

South Sudan
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    1. Every citizen shall have the right to take part in any level of government directly or through freely chosen representative, and shall have the right to nominate himself or herself or be nominated for a public post or office in accordance with this Constitution and the law.
    2. Every citizen shall have the right to vote or be elected in accordance with this Constitution and the law. (Art. 26)

Political Rights and Association

South Sudan
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    1. The right to peaceful assembly is recognized and guaranteed; every person shall have the right to freedom of association with others, including the right to form or join political parties, associations and trade or professional unions for the protection of his or her interests.
    … (Art. 25)