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Equality and Non-Discrimination
Malta
- EnglishWhereas every person in Malta is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest,
… (Art. 32) - MalteseBilli kull persuna f’Malta hija intitolata għad-drittijiet u libertajiet fundamentali tal-individwu, jiġifieri, id-dritt, tkun xi tkun ir-razza, post ta’ oriġini, fehmiet politiċi, kulur, twemmin, sess, orjentazzjoni sesswali jew identità tal-ġeneru tagħha, iżda suġġett għar-rispett tad-drittijiet u l-libertajiet ta’ oħrajn u tal-interess pubbliku,
… (Art. 32)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Tanzania, United Republic of
- English(1) All persons are equal before the law and are entitled, without any discrimination, to protection and equality before the law.
(2) No law enacted by any authority in the United Republic shall make any provision that is discriminatory either of itself or in its effect.
(3) The civic rights, duties and interests of every person and community shall be protected and determined by the courts of law or other state agencies established by or under the law.
(4) No person shall be discriminated against by any person or any authority acting under any law or in the discharge of the functions or business of any state office.
(5) For the purposes of this Article the expression “discriminate” means to satisfy the needs, rights or other requirements of different persons on the basis of their nationality, tribe, place of origin, political opinion, colour, religion, sex or station in life such that certain categories of people are regarded as weak or inferior and are subjected to restrictions or conditions whereas persons of other categories are treated differently or are accorded opportunities or advantage outside the specified conditions or the prescribed necessary qualifications except that the word “discrimination” shall not be construed in a manner that will prohibit the Government from taking purposeful steps aimed at rectifying disabilities in the society.
… (Art. 13)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of
- EnglishCitizens enjoy equal rights in all spheres of State and public activity. (Art. 65)
- Korean공민은 국가사회생활의 모든 분야에서 누구나 다같은 권리를 가진다. (제65조)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- EnglishAll human beings are born free and equal in dignity and in rights. However, the enjoyment of political rights is recognized to Congolese only, save for the exceptions established by the law. (Art. 11)
- FrenchTous les êtres humains naissent libres et égaux en dignité et en droits. Toutefois, la jouissance des droits politiques est reconnue aux seuls Congolais, sauf exceptions établies par la loi. (Art. 11)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Portugal
- EnglishThe fundamental tasks of the state are:
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d) To promote the people's well-being and quality of life and real equality between the Portuguese, as well as the effective implementation of economic, social, cultural and environmental rights by means of the transformation and modernisation of economic and social structures;
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h) To promote equality between men and women. (Art. 9) - PortugueseSão tarefas fundamentais do Estado:
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d) Promover o bem-estar e a qualidade de vida do povo e a igualdade real entre os portugueses, bem como a efectivação dos direitos económicos, sociais, culturais e ambientais, mediante a transformação e modernização das estruturas económicas e sociais;
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h) Promover a igualdade entre homens e mulheres. (Art. 9)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Zambia
- English…
13. In this Constitution, unless the context otherwise requires, words and expressions importing the masculine gender includes females.
… (Art. 139)