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Education
Ecuador
- EnglishEducation is a right of persons throughout their lives and an unavoidable and mandatory duty of the State. It constitutes a priority area for public policymaking and state investment, the guarantee of equality and social inclusion and the indispensable condition for the good way of living. Persons, families and society have the right and responsibility to participate in education. (Art. 26)
- SpanishLa educación es un derecho de las personas a lo largo de su vida y un deber ineludible e inexcusable del Estado. Constituye un área prioritaria de la política pública y de la inversión estatal, garantía de la igualdad e inclusión social y condición indispensable para el buen vivir. Las personas, las familias y la sociedad tienen el derecho y la responsabilidad de participar en el proceso educativo. (Art. 26)
Education
Bosnia and Herzegovina
- English…
3. All persons within the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina shall enjoy the human rights and fundamental freedoms referred to in paragraph 2 above; these include:
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l) The right to education.
… (Art. II) - Bosnian…
3. Sva lica na teritoriji Bosne i Hercegovine uživaju ljudska prava i slobode iz stava 2. ovog člana, što uključuje:
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l) Pravo na obrazovanje.
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3. Sve osobe na teritoriju Bosne i Hercegovine uživaju ljudska prava i temeljne slobode iz ovog članka, stavak 2 što uključuje:
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l) Pravo na obrazovanje.
… (Članak II) - Serbian…
3. Сва лица на територији Босне и Херцеговине уживају људска права и основне слободе из става 2 овог члана, а она обухватају:
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l) л) Право на образовање.
… (Члан II)
Education
Egypt
- EnglishThe State shall develop a comprehensive plan to eradicate alphabetical and digital illiteracy among citizens of all ages. The State shall develop its implementation mechanisms with the participation of civil society organizations within a definite timeline. (Art. 25)
- Arabicتلتزم الدولة بوضع خطة شاملة للقضاء على الأمية الهجائية والرقمية بين المواطنين فى جميع الأعمار، وتلتزم بوضع آليات تنفيذها بمشاركة مؤسّسات المجتمع المدنى، وذلك وفق خطّة زمنية محدّدة. (المادّة 25)
Education
El Salvador
- EnglishThe education has the following purposes: to achieve the integral development of the personality in its spiritual, moral and social dimension; to contribute to the construction of a democratic society that is more prosperous, just and humane; to inculcate the respect for the human rights and the observance of the corresponding duties; to combat all spirit of intolerance and of hate; to take cognizance of the national reality and to identify [oneself] with values of the Salvadoran nationality; and to favor the unity of the People [pueblo] of Central America.
The parents will have the preferential right to choose the education of their children. (Art. 55) - SpanishLa educación tiene los siguientes fines: lograr el desarrollo integral de la personalidad en su dimensión espiritual, moral y social; contribuir a la construcción de una sociedad democrática más próspera, justa y humana; inculcar el respeto a los derechos humanos y la observancia de los correspondientes deberes; combatir todo espíritu de intolerancia y de odio; conocer la realidad nacional e identificarse con los valores de la nacionalidad salvadoreña; y propiciar la unidad del pueblo centroamericano.
Los padres tendrán derecho preferente a escoger la educación de sus hijos. (Art. 55)
Education
Italy
- English
It is the duty and right of parents to support, raise and educate their children, even if born out of wedlock.
… (Art. 30) - Italian
È dovere e diritto dei genitori mantenere, istruire ed educare i figli, anche se nati fuori del matrimonio.
… (Art. 30)
Education
Guinea-Bissau
- English1. The aim of education is forming human beings. It shall remain closely linked to productive labor, shall facilitate the acquisition of skills, knowledge and values that enable the citizen to be part of the community and contribute to its continuous progress.
2. The State considers the eradication of illiteracy a fundamental task. (Art. 16) - Portuguese1 - A educação visa a formação do homem. Ela deverá manter-se estreitamente ligada ao trabalho produtivo, proporcionar a aquisição de qualificações, conhecimentos e valores que permitam ao cidadão inserir-se na comunidade e contribuir para o seu incessante progresso.
2 - O Estado considera a liquidação do analfabetismo como uma tarefa fundamental. (Art. 16)
Education
Haiti
- EnglishThe first responsibility of the State and its territorial divisions is education of the masses, which is the only way the country can be developed. The State shall encourage and facilitate private enterprise in this field. (Art. 32-2)
- FrenchLa première charge de l'Etat et des collectivités territoriales est la scolarisation massive, seule capable de permettre le développement du pays. L'Etat encourage et facilite l'initiative privée en ce domaine. (Art. 32.2)
Education
Liechtenstein
- EnglishThe State shall devote special attention to education and schooling. Education and schooling shall be designed and administered so that, through the cooperation of family, school and church, the members of the younger generation are endowed with religious and moral learning, patriotic attitudes, and skills for their future occupations. (Art. 15)
- GermanDer Staat wendet seine besondere Sorgfalt dem Erziehungs- und Bildungswesen zu. Dieses ist so einzurichten und zu verwalten, dass aus dem Zusammenwirken von Familie, Schule und Kirche der heranwachsenden Jugend eine religiös-sittliche Bildung, vaterländische Gesinnung und künftige berufliche Tüchtigkeit zu eigen wird. (Art. 15)
Education
Kenya
- EnglishThe State shall take measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth—
(a) access relevant education and training;
… (Art. 55) - SwahiliSerikali itachukua hatua, ikiwa ni pamoja na mipango thabiti ya utekelezaji, ili kuhakikisha kwamba vijana-
(a) wanapata elimu na mafunzo stahiki;
… (Kifungu cha 55)
Education
Honduras
- EnglishParents are under obligation to feed, assist, and educate their children during their minority, and beyond in those cases established by law.
… (Art. 121) - SpanishLos padres están obligados a alimentar, asistir y educar a sus hijos durante su minoría de edad, y en los demás casos en que legalmente proceda.
… (Art. 121)