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Obligations of the State
Tanzania, United Republic of
- English(1) Every person in the United Republic has the right to enjoy fundamental human rights and to enjoy the benefits accruing from the fulfillment by every person of this duty to society, as stipulated under Article 12 to 28 of this Part of this Chapter2 of the Constitution.
… (Art. 29)
Obligations of the State
Nepal
- EnglishIt shall be the obligation of the State to make Nepal a prosperous and affluent country by protecting and promoting fundamental rights and human rights, pursuing directive principles of the State and gradually implementing policies of the State, while keeping intact the freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Nepal. (Art. 52)
- Nepaliनेपालको स्वतन्त्रता, सार्वभौमसत्ता, भौगोलिक अखण्डता र स्वाधीनतालाई अक्षुण्ण राख्दै मौलिक हक तथा मानव अधिकारको संरक्षण र संवर्धन, राज्यका निर्देशक सिद्धान्तहरूको अनुसरण तथा राज्यका नीतिहरूको क्रमशः कार्यान्वयन गर्दै नेपाललाई समृद्ध तथा समुन्नत बनाउने राज्यको दायित्व हुनेछ । (धारा ५२)
Obligations of the State
Angola
- EnglishThe National Assembly shall have exclusive power to legislate on the following matters:
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b) The fundamental rights, freedoms and guarantees of citizens;
… (Art. 164) - PortugueseÀ Assembleia Nacional compete legislar com reserva absoluta sobre as seguintes matérias:
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b) Direitos, liberdades e garantias fundamentais dos cidadãos;
… (Art. 164)
Obligations of the State
Bulgaria
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(2) The Republic of Bulgaria shall guarantee the life, dignity and rights of the individual and shall create conditions conducive to the free development of the individual and of civil society.
… (Art. 4) - Bulgarian…
(2) Република България гарантира живота, достойнството и правата на личността и създавɚ условия за свободно развитие на човека и на гражданското общество.
… (Чл. 4)
Obligations of the State
Cuba
- EnglishHuman dignity is the supreme value that underpins the recognition and exercise of the rights and duties enshrined in the Constitution, treaties, and laws. (Art. 40)
- SpanishLa dignidad humana es el valor supremo que sustenta el reconocimiento y ejercicio de los derechos y deberes consagrados en la Constitución, los tratados y las leyes. (Art. 40)
Obligations of the State
Mozambique
- EnglishThe fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution shall not exclude any other rights provided for by law. (Art. 42)
- PortugueseOs direitos fundamentais consagrados na Constituição não excluem quaisquer outros constantes das leis. (Art. 42)
Obligations of the State
Saint Kitts and Nevis
- EnglishWHEREAS the People of Saint Christopher and Nevis
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(b) assert that they are entitled to the protection of fundamental rights and freedoms;
… (Preamble)
Obligations of the State
Tunisia
- English… Any such limitations can only be put in place for reasons necessary to a civil and democratic state and with the aim of protecting the rights of others, …
No amendment may undermine the human rights and freedoms guaranteed in this Constitution. (Art. 49) - Arabic... ولا توضع هذه الضوابط إلّا لضرورة تقتضيها دولة مدنية ديمقراطية وبهدف حماية حقوق الغير، أو لمقتضيات الأمن العام، أو الدفاع الوطني، أو الصحة العامة، أو الآداب العامة، وذلك مع احترام التناسب بين هذه الضوابط وموجباتها …
لا يجوز لأيّ تعديل أن ينال من مكتسبات حقوق الإنسان وحرياته المضمونة في هذا الدستور. (الفصل 49) - French… Ces restrictions ne peuvent être établies que pour répondre aux exigences d’un État civil et démocratique, et en vue de sauvegarder les droits d’autrui …
Aucune révision ne peut porter atteinte aux acquis en matière de droits de l’Homme et de libertés garantis par la présente Constitution. (Art. 49)
Obligations of the State
Qatar
- EnglishProvisions pertaining to rights and public liberties may not be subject to amendment save for the purpose of granting more rights and guarantees for the interest of the citizen. (Art. 146)
- Arabicالأحكام الخاصّة بالحقوق و الحرّيات العامة لا يجوز طلب تعديلها الّا في الحدود التّي يكون الغرض منها منح مزيد من الحقوق و الضّمانات لصالح المواطن. (المادّة 146)
Obligations of the State
Czech Republic
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As a free and democratic state founded on respect for human rights and on the principles of civic society,
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jako svobodný a demokratický stát, založený na úctě k lidským právům a na zásadách občanské společnosti,
… (Ústava 1993, Preambule)