Constitution of the Republic of Senegal 2001, as amended to 2019
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
  • English

    The sovereign People of Senegal,
    …
    PROCLAIM:
    …
    - the access of all the citizens, without discrimination, to the exercise of power at all its levels,
    … (Preamble)

  • French

    Le peuple du Sénégal souverain,
    …
    PROCLAME :
    …
    - l’accès de tous les citoyens, sans discrimination, à l’exercice du pouvoir à tous les niveaux ;
    … (Préambule)

Participation in Public Life and Institutions
  • English

    …
    ... Men and Women are equal in right [droit].
    The law promotes [favorise] the equal access of women and men to the mandates and functions.
    … (Art. 7)

  • French

    …
    ... Les hommes et les femmes sont égaux en droit.
    La loi favorise l’égal accès des femmes et des hommes aux mandats et fonctions.
    ... (Art. 7)

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Constitution of the Republic of Senegal 2001, as amended to 2019 (English), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024). According to Art. 1: “... The official language of the Republic of Senegal is French. ...”

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Constitution of the Republic of Senegal 2001, as amended to 2019 (French), available in HeinOnline World Constitutions Illustrated Library (2024).

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