Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2006, as amended to 2011
Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English

    All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and in rights. However, the enjoyment of political rights is recognized to Congolese only, save for the exceptions established by the law. (Art. 11)

  • French

    Tous les êtres humains naissent libres et égaux en dignité et en droits. Toutefois, la jouissance des droits politiques est reconnue aux seuls Congolais, sauf exceptions établies par la loi. (Art. 11)

Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English

    All Congolese are equal before the law and have the right to equal protection of the laws. (Art. 12)

  • French

    Tous les Congolais sont égaux devant la loi et ont droit à une égale protection des lois. (Art. 12)

Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English

    The public powers see to the elimination of any form of discrimination concerning women and assure the protection and the promotion of their rights.
    … (Art. 14)

  • French

    Les pouvoirs publics veillent à l’élimination de toute forme de discrimination à l’égard de la femme et assurent la protection et la promotion de ses droits.
    … (Art. 14)

Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English

    All Congolese have the duty to respect and to treat their fellow citizens without any discrimination and to maintain relations with them that permit the safeguarding, the promotion, and the strengthening of the national unity, and of reciprocal respect and tolerance.
    … (Art. 66)

  • French

    Tout Congolais a le devoir de respecter et de traiter ses concitoyens sans discrimination aucune et d’entretenir avec eux des relations qui permettent de sauvegarder, de promouvoir et de renforcer l’unité nationale, le respect et la tolérance réciproques.
    … (Art. 66)

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