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Political Rights and Association
Belize
- EnglishWHEREAS the people of Belize-
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(c) believe that the will of the people shall form the basis of government in a democratic society in which the government is freely elected by universal adult suffrage and in which all persons may, to the extent of their capacity, play some part in the institutions of national life and thus develop and maintain due respect for lawfully constituted authority;
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(e) require policies of state … which protect … the right to vote in elections
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Political Rights and Association
Turkmenistan
- English... The citizens of Turkmenistan, who attained the age of 18, shall have the right to vote; each voter shall have one vote.
Citizens recognized by the court as legally incapable, as well as serving sentence in prisons, shall not participate in elections. Limiting the electoral rights of citizens in other cases shall not be acceptable, and shall be punishable by law. (Art. 119) - Russian... Право избирать имеют граждане Туркменистана, достигшие восемнадцатилетнего возраста, каждый избиратель имеет один голос.
В выборах не участвуют граждане, признанные судом недееспособными, а также отбывающие наказание в местах лишения свободы. Ограничение избирательных прав граждан в других случаях является недопустимым и влечёт ответственность, установленную законом. (Статья 119) - Turkmen... Türkmenistanyň on sekiz ýaşy dolan raýatlarynyň saýlamaga hukugy bardyr, her bir saýlawçynyň bir sesi bardyr.
Saýlawlara kazyýet tarapyndan kämillik ukyby ýok diýlip ykrar edilen, şeýle hem azatlykdan mahrum ediliş ýerlerinde jeza çekýän raýatlar gatnaşmaýarlar. Beýleki halatlarda raýatlaryň saýlaw hukuklarynyň çäklendirilmegi ýol berilmesizdir we ol kanunda bellenilen jogapkärçilige eltýär.(119-njy madda)
Political Rights and Association
Gabon
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13) The right to form associations, political parties or formations, unions [syndicats], companies [sociétés], establishments of social interest as well as religious communities, is guaranteed to all under the conditions established by the law;
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24) The State favors the equal access of women and of men to the electoral mandates as well as to the political and professional responsibilities. (Art. 1) - French...
13°) Le droit de former des associations, des partis ou formations politiques, des syndicats, des sociétés, des établissements d’intérêt social ainsi que des communautés religieuses, est garanti à tous dans les conditions fixées par la loi;
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24°) L'Etat favorise l'égal accès des femmes et des hommes aux mandats électoraux ainsi qu'aux responsabilités politiques et professionnelles. (Art. 1)
Political Rights and Association
Belgium
- EnglishBelgians have the right to enter into association or partnership; this right cannot be subject to any preventive measure. (Art. 27)
- DutchDe Belgen hebben het recht van vereniging; dit recht kan niet aan enige preventieve maatregel worden onderworpen. (Art. 27)
- FrenchLes Belges ont le droit de s’associer; ce droit ne peut être soumis à aucune mesure préventive. (Art. 27)
- GermanDie Belgier haben das Recht, Vereinigungen zu bilden; dieses Recht darf keiner präventiven Maßnahme unterworfen werden. (Art. 27)
Political Rights and Association
Algeria
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The right to create political parties is recognized and guaranteed.
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حّق إنشاء األحزاب الّسياسّية معتَرف به ومضمون.
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Le droit de créer des partis politiques est reconnu et garanti.
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Political Rights and Association
Cabo Verde
- English1. All citizens shall have the right to participate in political life, directly and through freely-elected representatives.
2. Citizens of the age of majority shall be voters, under the terms of the law.
3. The right to vote may not be limited unless by virtue of incapacities established in the law.
4. The State shall encourage balanced participation of citizens of both sexes in political life. (Art. 55) - Portuguese1. Todos os cidadãos têm o direito de participar na vida política directamente e através de representantes livremente eleitos.
2. São eleitores os cidadãos maiores, nos termos da lei.
3. O direito de voto não pode ser limitado senão em virtude das incapacidades estabelecidas na lei.
4. O Estado incentiva a participação equilibrada de cidadãos de ambos os sexos na vida política. (Art. 55)
Political Rights and Association
Nepal
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(4) Women shall have the right to participate in all bodies of the State on the basis of the principle of proportional inclusion.
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(४) राज्यका सबै निकायमा महिलालाई समानुपातिक समावेशी सिद्धान्तको आधारमा सहभागी हुने हक हुनेछ ।
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Political Rights and Association
Cuba
- EnglishCuban citizens have the right to participate in the formation, exercise, and monitoring of the power of the State, for which purpose they may, in accordance with the laws:
a. Be registered within the electoral registry;
b. Propose and nominate candidates;
c. Elect officials and be elected for office;
d. Participate in elections, plebiscites, referendums, popular consultations, as well as other forms of democratic participation;
e. Make pronouncements regarding the release of documents or information for the purposes of accountability that are provided by elected officials;
f. Revoke the mandate of elected officials;
g. Exercise the powers of the legislature as well as the power of constitutional reform;
h. Perform public functions or roles, and
i. Be informed of the management of the organs and authorities of the State. (Art. 80) - SpanishLos ciudadanos cubanos tienen derecho a participar en la conformación, ejercicio y control del poder del Estado; en razón a esto pueden, de conformidad con la Constitución y las leyes:
a) estar inscriptos en el registro electoral;
b) proponer y nominar candidatos;
c) elegir y ser elegidos;
d) participar en elecciones, plebiscitos, referendos, consultas populares y otras formas de participación democrática;
e) pronunciarse sobre la rendición de cuenta que les presentan los elegidos;
f) revocar el mandato de los elegidos;
g) ejercer la iniciativa legislativa y de reforma de la Constitución;
h) desempeñar funciones y cargos públicos; y
i) estar informados de la gestión de los órganos y autoridades del Estado. (Art. 80)
Political Rights and Association
Gambia
- English(1) Every person shall have the right to—
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(e) freedom of association, which shall include freedom to form and join associations and unions, including political parties and trade unions;
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Political Rights and Association
Bulgaria
- EnglishAll elections, and national and local referendums shall be held on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by secret ballot. (Art. 10)
- BulgarianИзборите, националните и местните референдуми се произвеждат въз основа нɚ общо, равно и пряко избирателно право с тайно гласуване. (Чл. 10)