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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishAgrarian reform and rural development are effected in accordance with the following bases:
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10. the participation of the peasant woman, in equality with the man, in the plans of agrarian reform;
… (Art. 115) - SpanishLa reforma agraria y el desarrollo rural se efectuarán de acuerdo con las siguientes bases:
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10. la participación de la mujer campesina, en igualdad con el hombre, en los planes de la reforma agraria;
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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It shall be the duty of the Republic to remove those obstacles of an economic or social nature which constrain the freedom and equality of citizens, thereby impeding the full development of the human person and the effective participation of all workers in the political, economic and social organisation of the country. (Art. 3) - Italian
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È compito della Repubblica rimuovere gli ostacoli di ordine economico e sociale, che, limitando di fatto la libertà e l'eguaglianza dei cittadini, impediscono il pieno sviluppo della persona umana e l'effettiva partecipazione di tutti i lavoratori all'organizzazione politica, economica e sociale del Paese. (Art. 3)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe State sees to the elimination of all forms of discrimination concerning [à l’égard de] women, young girls and handicapped persons. The public policies in all the domains assure their full development and their participation in the national development.
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It assures to them an equitable representation within the public institutions through the national policy [concerning] gender and the respect for the quotas. (Art. 22) - FrenchL’Etat veille à l’élimination de toute forme de discrimination à l’égard de la femme, de la jeune fille et des personnes handicapées. Les politiques publiques dans tous les domaines assurent leur plein épanouissement et leur participation au développement national.
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Il leur assure une représentation équitable dans les institutions publiques à travers la politique nationale du genre et le respect des quotas. (Art. 22)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishEveryone has a duty to fulfill his or her social responsibilities and participate together in the political, civic and community life of the country, promoting and protecting human rights as the foundation of democratic coexistence and social peace. (Art. 132)
- SpanishToda persona tiene el deber de cumplir sus responsabilidades sociales y participar solidariamente en la vida política, civil y comunitaria del país, promoviendo y defendiendo los derechos humanos como fundamento de la convivencia democrática y de la paz social. (Art. 132)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishPolish citizens enjoying full public rights shall have a right of access to the public service based on the principle of equality. (Art. 60)
- PolishObywatele polscy korzystający z pełni praw publicznych mają prawo dostępu do służby publicznej na jednakowych zasadach. (Art. 60)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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(2) Every Somali citizen is entitled to be considered for positions in the national armed forces at all levels, without discrimination and the rights of women shall be protected in this respect. (Art. 127) - Somali…
(2) Muwaadin kasta oo Soomaali waxa uu xaq u leeyahay in uu ka qayb-qaato jagooyinka iyo jaranjarooyinka darajo ee Ciidammada iyada oo aan la takooreyn, iyadoo la ilaalinaaya xuquuqda haweenka ee arrintan la xiriirta. (Qodobka 127aad.)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishWomen in the People's Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life, political, economic, cultural and social, and family life.
The state protects the rights and interests of women, applies the principle of equal pay for equal work for men and women alike and trains and selects cadres from among women. (Art. 48) - Chinese中华人民共和国妇女在政治的、经济的、文化的、社会的和家庭的生活等各方面享有同男子平等的权利。
国家保护妇女的权利和利益,实行男女同工同酬,培养和选拔妇女干部。(第四十八条)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe public authorities shall promote conditions directed for the free and effective participation of young people in political, social, economic and cultural development. (Sec. 48)
- SpanishLos poderes públicos promoverán las condiciones para la participación libre y eficaz de la juventud en el desarrollo político, social, económico y cultural. (Art. 48)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English1. Upon the presentation of the Draft Constitutional Text and Explanatory Report by the Commission, the President of the Republic shall, after consultation with relevant stakeholders, constitute and convene a National Constitutional Conference comprising delegates representing the following categories:
a. Political Parties;
b. civil society organizations;
c. women organizations;
d. youth organizations;
e. faith-based organizations;
f. people with special needs;
g. Traditional Leaders;
h. war widows, veterans and war wounded;
i. business leaders;
j. trade unions;
k. professional associations;
l. the academia; and
m. other categories to be determined.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishAll the people have the right to expect that the Government will protect their life liberty and property and therefore it is right for all the people to support and contribute to the Government according to law.
… (Clause 18) - Tongan‘Oku totonu ke ‘amanaki ‘e he kakai kotoa pe ‘e malu‘i ‘e he Pule‘anga ‘enau mo‘ui mo honau tau‘ataina mo ‘enau koloa.
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