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Political Rights and Association
Sao Tome and Principe
- English1. Every citizen may form or participate in political organizations recognized by law which encompass the free and plural participation of the citizens in public life.
… (Art. 63) - Portuguese1. Todo o cidadão pode constituir ou participar em organizações políticas reconhecidas por lei que enquadram a participação livre e plural dos cidadãos na vida política.
… (Art. 63)
Political Rights and Association
Egypt
- EnglishParticipation of citizens in the public life is a national duty. Every citizen shall have the right to vote, run for elections, and express his/her opinion in referendums. The Law shall regulate the exercise of these rights. There may be exemption from the performance of this duty in certain cases to be specified by Law.
The State shall be responsible for entering the name of each citizen in the voters database without request therefrom provided he/she satisfies the conditions for voting.
… (Art. 87) - Arabicمشاركة المواطن فى الحياة العامة واجب وطنى، ولكل مواطن حق الانتخاب والترشح وإبداء الرأى فى الاستفتاء، وينظم القانون مباشرة هذه الحقوق، ويجوز الإعفاء من أداء هذا الواجب فى حالات محددة يبينها القانون.
وتلتزم الدولة بإدراج اسم كل مواطن بقاعدة بيانات الناخبين دون طلب منه، متى توافرت فيه شروط الناخب،
... (المادّة 87)
Political Rights and Association
Mauritius
- English1. Subject to section 4310, a person shall be entitled to be registered as an elector if, and shall not be so entitled unless
a. he is a Commonwealth citizen of not less than the age of 18 years; and
b. either he has resided in Mauritius for a period of not less immediately before such date as may be prescribed by Parliament domiciled in Mauritius and is resident, there on the prescribed date.
… (Sec. 42)
Political Rights and Association
Cabo Verde
- English1. All citizens shall have the right of access, on conditions of equality and liberty, to public functions and elected offices, in accordance with the law.
… (Art. 56) - Portuguese1. Todos os cidadãos têm o direito de aceder, em condições de igualdade e liberdade, às funções públicas e aos cargos electivos, nos termos estabelecidos por lei.
… (Art. 56)
Political Rights and Association
Equatorial Guinea
- English1. Every citizen enjoys the following rights and freedoms:
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c) To equality before the law. The woman, whatever her civil status may be, has equal rights and opportunities as the man in all the orders of public, private, and family life, [and] in civil, political, economic, social, and cultural [life].
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k) To free association, assembly, and manifestation.
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2. Concerning the basis of the principle of equality of the woman before the law, the public powers shall adopt legal initiatives and mechanisms to favor the adequate representation and participation of the woman in the provision of the offices [cargos] and other functions in all the institutions of the State.
… (Art. 13) - Spanish1. Todo ciudadano goza de los siguientes derechos y libertades:
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c) A la igualdad ante la ley. La mujer, cualquiera que sea su estado civil, tiene iguales derechos y oportunidades que el hombre en todos los órdenes de la vida pública, privada y familiar, en lo civil, político, económico, social y cultural.
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k) A la libre asociación, reunión y manifestación.
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2. Sobre la base del principio de la igualdad de la mujer ante la ley, los poderes públicos adoptarán iniciativas legales y mecanismos para favorecer la adecuada representación y participación de la Mujer en el desempeño de los cargos y demás funciones en todas las Instituciones del Estado.
… (Art. 13) - French1. Tout citoyen jouit des droits et libertés qui suivent:
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c) L'égalité devant la loi. La femme, quel que soit son état civil, a les mêmes droits et possibilités que l'homme dans tous les domaines de la vie publique, privée et familiale, que ce soit sur le plan civil, politique, économique, social ou culturel.
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k) La liberté d'association, de réunion et de manifestation.
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2. Conformément au principe d'égalité des femmes devant la loi, les pouvoirs publics prendront des initiatives en vue de l'adoption de lois et de mécanismes favorisant la représentation et participation adéquates des femmes dans l'exercice des charges et autres fonctions à l'intérieur de l'ensemble des institutions de l'État.
… (Art. 13)
Political Rights and Association
Morocco
- EnglishThe freedoms of reunion, of assembly, of peaceful demonstration, of association and of syndical and political membership [appartenance], are guaranteed. The law establishes the conditions of the exercise of these freedoms.
… (Art. 29) - Arabicحرّية الاجتماع والتجمهر والتظاهر السلمي، وتأسيس الجمعيات، والانتماء النقابي والسّياسي مضمونة. يضبط القانون شروط ممارسة هذه الحريات.
… (الفصل 29)
Political Rights and Association
Zimbabwe
- English…
(2) The principles of good governance, which bind the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level, include—
(a) a multi-party democratic political system;
(b) an electoral system based on—
(i) universal adult suffrage and equality of votes;
(ii) free, fair and regular elections; and
(iii) adequate representation of the electorate;
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(d) respect for the rights of all political parties;
… (Sec. 3)
Political Rights and Association
Central African Republic
- EnglishThe Central African People, …
Convinced that universal suffrage is the sole source of the legitimacy of public power;
… (Preamble) - FrenchLE PEUPLE CENTRAFRICAIN, …
Convaincu que le suffrage universel est la seul source de la légitimité du pouvoir politique;
… (Préambule)
Political Rights and Association
Sudan
- English(1) The right to peaceful assembly shall be guaranteed, and every person shall have the right to free organization without others, including the right to form political parties, associations, organizations, syndicates and professional unions, or the join the same in order to protect their interests.
... (Art 57) - Arabic1. يُكفل الحق فيالتجمع السلمي، ولكل فرد الحق في حرية التنظيم مع الأخرين، بما في ذلك الحق في تكوين الأحزاب السياسية والجمعيات والمنظمات والنقابات والإتحادات المهنية او الإنضمام إليها حماية لمصالحه.
(الماده 58)
Political Rights and Association
Eswatini
- English(1) The fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual enshrined in this Chapter10 are hereby declared and guaranteed, namely –
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(b) freedom of conscience, of expression and of peaceful assembly and association and of movement;
… (Sec. 14)