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Constitution of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana 1980, as amended to 2016
Women’s Rights
- English(1) Every woman is entitled to equal rights and status with men in all spheres of political, economic and social life. All forms of discrimination against women on the basis of gender or sex are illegal.
(2) Every woman is entitled to equal access with men to academic, vocational and professional training, equal opportunities in employment, remuneration and promotion and in social, political and cultural activity. (Art. 149F)
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Chapter IV on Citizenship.
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Chapter II on Principles and Bases of the Political, Economic and Social System.
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Chapter II on Principles and Bases of the Political, Economic and Social System.
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Part of Title 1 on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual.
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Title 1 on Protection of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms of the Individual, Part 2 on Specific Rules.
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Refer to Art. 213 on Protection of Pension Rights and Art. 214 on Power of Commissions in relation to pensions, etc.