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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Burkina Faso
- English
All the Burkinabe without any distinction, have the right to participate in the conduct of the affairs of the State and of society.
… (Art. 12) - French
Tous les burkinabè sans distinction aucune ont le droit de participer à la gestion des affaires de l’Etat et de la Société.
… (Art. 12)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Nepal
- English(1) The economically, socially or educationally backward women, Dalit, indigenous nationalities, Madhesi, Tharu, Muslims, backward classes, minorities, marginalized communities, persons with disabilities, gender and sexual minorities, farmers, labourers, oppressed or citizens of backward regions and indigent Khas Arya shall have the right to participate in the State bodies on the basis of principle of proportional inclusion.
… (Art. 42) - Nepali(१) आर्थिक, सामाजिक वा शैक्षिक दृष्टिले पछाडि परेका महिला, दलित, आदिवासी जनजाति, मधेशी, थारू, मुस्लिम, पिछडा वर्ग, अल्पसंख्यक, सीमान्तीकृत, अपांगता भएका व्यक्ति, लैंगिक तथा यौनिक अल्पसंख्यक, किसान, श्रमिक, उत्पीडित वा पिछडिएको क्षेत्रका नागरिक तथा आर्थिक रूपले विपन्न खस आर्यलाई समानुपातिक समावेशी सिद्धान्तका आधारमा राज्यका निकायमा सहभागिताको हक हुनेछ ।
... (धारा ४२)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Central African Republic
- EnglishThe High Council of Communication consists of nine (9) members including at least four (4) women.
… (Art. 139) - FrenchLe Haut Conseil de la Communication comprend neuf (9) membres dont au moins quatre (4) femmes.
… (Art. 139)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Uganda
- Englishi. The State shall give the highest priority to the enactment of legislation establishing measures that protect and enhance the right of the people to equal opportunities in development.
… (National Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, XI)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Singapore
- English...
(2) Except as expressly authorised by this Constitution, there shall be no discrimination against citizens of Singapore on the ground only of religion, race, descent or place of birth in any law or in the appointment to any office or employment under a public authority or in the administration of any law relating to the acquisition, holding or disposition of property or the establishing or carrying on of any trade, business, profession, vocation or employment.
… (Art. 12)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Egypt
- EnglishParticipation of citizens in the public life is a national duty.
… (Art. 87) - Arabicمشاركة المواطن فى الحياة العامة واجب وطنى،
… (المادّة 87)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Antigua and Barbuda
- EnglishWHEREAS the People of Antigua and Barbuda-
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c. assert their conviction that their happiness and prosperity can best be pursued in a democratic society in which all persons may, to the extent of their capacity, play some part in the national life;
… (Preamble)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Turkmenistan
- English… Citizens of Turkmenistan, in accordance with their abilities and professional training, shall have equal right to access to public service. ... (Art. 46)
- Russian… Граждане Туркменистана в соответствии со своими способностями и профессиональной подготовкой имеют равное право на доступ к государственной службе. ... (Статья 46)
- Turkmen… Türkmenistanyň raýatlarynyň öz ukyplaryna we hünär taýýarlygyna laýyklykda döwlet gullugynyň elýeterliligine deň hukugy bardyr. ... (46-nji madda)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Ghana
- English…
(5) The State shall actively promote the integration of the peoples of Ghana and prohibit discrimination and prejudice on the grounds of place of origin, circumstances of birth, ethnic origin, gender or religion, creed or other beliefs.
(6) Towards the achievement of the objectives stated in clause (5) of this article, the State shall take appropriate measures to—
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(b) achieve reasonable regional and gender balance in recruitment and appointment to public offices;
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(d) make democracy a reality by decentralizing the administrative and financial machinery of government to the regions and districts and by affording all possible opportunities to the people to participate in decision-making at every level in national life and in government;
… (Art. 35)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Colombia
- EnglishAny citizen has the right to participate in the establishment, exercise, and control of political power. To make this right effective the citizen may:
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7. Accede to the performance of public functions and responsibilities, except the Colombians, native-born or by adoption, who have double nationality. The law will regulate this exception and will determine the cases in which it is to be applied.
The authorities will guarantee the adequate and effective participation of women in the decision-making levels of the Public Administration. (Art. 40) - SpanishTodo ciudadano tiene derecho a participar en la conformación, ejercicio y control del poder político. Para hacer efectivo este derecho puede:
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7. Acceder al desempeño de funciones y cargos públicos, salvo los colombianos, por nacimiento o por adopción, que tengan doble nacionalidad. La ley reglamentará esta excepción y determinará los casos a los cuales ha de aplicarse.
Las autoridades garantizarán la adecuada y efectiva participación de la mujer en los niveles decisorios de la Administración Pública. (Art. 40)