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Constitution of the Republic of Niger 2010, as amended to 2017
Marriage and Family Life
- English
Marriage and family constitute the natural and moral base of the human community. They are placed under the protection of the State.
The State and public collectivities have the duty to see to the physical, mental and moral health of the family, particularly of the mother and of the child. (Art. 21) - French
Le mariage et la famille constituent la base naturelle et morale de la communauté humaine. Ils sont placés sous la protection de l’État.
L’État et les collectivités publiques ont le devoir de veiller à la santé physique, mentale et morale de la famille, particulièrement de la mère et de l’enfant. (Art. 21)
Marriage and Family Life
- English
Parents have the right and duty to raise, educate and protect their children. Descendants have the right and duty to assist and help the ascendants. Both [les uns comme les autres] are supported in this task by the State and the other public collectivities.
… (Art. 23) - French
Les parents ont le droit et le devoir d'élever, d'éduquer et de protéger leurs enfants. Les descendants ont le droit et le devoir d'assister et d'aider les ascendants. Les uns comme les autres sont soutenus dans cette tâche par l'État et les autres collectivités publiques.
… (Art. 23)
Marriage and Family Life
- English
The law establishes the rules concerning:
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- … the State and the capacity of the persons, the matrimonial regimes, inheritance and gifts;
… (Art. 99) - French
La loi fixe les règles concernant :
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- … l'état et la capacité des personnes, les régimes matrimoniaux, les successions et les libéralités ;
... (Art. 99)
Marriage and Family Life
- English
The Law determines the fundamental principles:
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- of the protection of the family;
… (Art. 100) - French
La loi détermine les principes fondamentaux :
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- de la protection de la famille ;
... (Art. 100)
1
Constitution of the Republic of Niger 2010, as amended to 2017 (English). According to Art. 5: “… The official language is French.” This constitution is no longer in force, it has been dissolved following a coup in July 2023.
2
Constitution of the Republic of Niger 2010 (French). Amendment laws to the Constitution Nos. 2011-17, 2011-43, 2017-50, 2017-56 (French), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024).