Constitution of the Republic of Benin 1990, as amended to 2019
Affirmative Action (Broadly)
  • English

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    The man and the woman are equal in law. However, the law may establish special provisions for amelioration of the representation of the people by women.
    … (Art. 26)

  • French

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    L'homme et la femme sont égaux en droit. Toutefois, la loi peut fixer des dispositions spéciales d’amélioration de la représentation du peuple par les femmes. ... (Art. 26)

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Constitution of the Republic of Benin 1990, as amended to 2019 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). According to Art. 1: “… The official language is French. …”

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Constitution of the Republic of Benin 1990, as amended to 2019 (French).

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Art. 50 concerns the procedure in case of vacancy of the Presidency.