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Equality and Non-Discrimination
Trinidad and Tobago
- EnglishWhereas the People of Trinidad and Tobago-
(a) have affirmed that the Nation of Trinidad and Tobago is founded upon principles that acknowledge the supremacy of God, faith in fundamental human rights and freedoms, the position of the family in a society of free men and free institutions, the dignity of the human person and the equal and inalienable rights with which all members of the human family are endowed by their Creator;
… (Preamble)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Switzerland
- English…
3 It [the Swiss Confederation] shall ensure the greatest possible equality of opportunity among its citizens.
… (Art. 2) - French…
3 Elle [la Confédération helvétique] veille à garantir une égalité des chances aussi grande que possible.
… (Art. 2) - German…
3 Sie (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft) sorgt für eine möglichst grosse Chancengleichheit unter den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern.
… (Art. 2) - Italian…
3 [La Confederazione Svizzera]Provvede ad assicurare quanto possibile pari opportunità ai cittadini.
… (Art. 2)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
South Africa
- English(1) When interpreting the Bill of Rights, a court, tribunal or forum—
(a) must promote the values that underlie an open and democratic society based on human dignity, equality and freedom;
… (Sec. 39)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Pakistan
- EnglishThe State shall discourage parochial, racial, tribal sectarian and provincial prejudices among the citizens. (Art. 33)
- Urduمملکت شہریوں کے درمیان علاقائی، نسلی، قبائلی، فرقہ وارانہ اور صوبائی تعصبات کی حوصلہ شکنی کرے گی۔ (آرٹیکل ۳۳)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
South Sudan
- English1. Women shall be accorded full and equal dignity of the person with men.
… (Art. 16)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Philippines
- EnglishThe State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental equality before the law of women and men. (Art. II, Sec. 14)
- FilipinoKinikilala ang Estado ang tungkulin ng kababaihan sa pagbuo ng bansa at dapat seguruhin ang saligang pagkakapantay-pantay ng kababaihan at kalalakihan. (Art. II, Seksyon 14)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Bahrain
- English…
b. The State guarantees reconciling the duties of women towards the family with their work in society, and their equality with men in political, social, cultural, and economic spheres without breaching the provisions of Islamic canon law (Shari’a).
… (Art. 5) - Arabic…
ب - تكفل الدولة التوفيق بين واجبات المرأة نحو الأسرة وعملها في المجتمع، ومساواتها بالرجال في ميادين الحياة السياسية والاجتماعية والثـقافية والاقـتصادية دون إخلال بأحكام الشريعة الإسلامية.
(المادّة 5) …
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Nauru
- English
…
(5) In this Constitution, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a) words importing the masculine gender shall be taken to include females;
… (Art. 81)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Tunisia
- EnglishAll citizens, male and female, have equal rights and duties, and are equal before the law without any discrimination.
The state guarantees freedoms and individual and collective rights to all citizens, and provides all citizens the conditions for a dignified life. (Art. 21) - Arabicالمواطنون والمواطنات متساوون في الحقوق والواجبات، وهم سواء أمام القانون من غير تمييز.
تضمن الدّولة للمواطنين والمواطنات الحقوق والحرّيات الفردية والعامّة، وتهيئ لهم أسباب العيش الكريم. (الفصل 21) - FrenchLes citoyens et les citoyennes sont égaux en droits et en devoirs. Ils sont égaux devant la loi sans discrimination.
L’État garantit aux citoyens et aux citoyennes les libertés et les droits individuels et collectifs. Il leur assure les conditions d’une vie digne. (Art. 21)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Thailand
- EnglishHuman dignity, rights, liberties and equality of the people shall be protected.
The Thai people shall enjoy equal protection under the Constitution. (Sec. 4) - Thaiศักดิ์ศรีความเป็นมนุษย์ สิทธิ เสรีภาพ และความเสมอภาคของบุคคลย่อมได้รับความคุ้มครอง
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