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Education
- EnglishFirst: Education is a fundamental factor for the progress of society and is a right guaranteed by the state. Primary education is mandatory and the state guarantees that it shall combat illiteracy.
Second: Free education in all its stages is a right for all Iraqis.
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Fourth: Private and public education shall be guaranteed, and this shall be regulated by law. (Art. 34) - Arabicأولاً :ـ التعليم عاملٌ أساس لتقدم المجتمع وحقٌ تكفله الدولة، وهو إلزاميٌ في المرحلة الابتدائية، وتكفل الدولة مكافحة الأمية.
ثانياً :ـ التعليم المجاني حقٌ لكل العراقيين في مختلف مراحله.
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رابعاً :ـ التعليم الخاص والاهلي مكفولٌ، وينظم بقانون. (المادة 34)
Education
- EnglishFreedom of education shall be guaranteed.
Primary education is compulsory and shall be financed from public funds.
The state shall create the opportunities for citizens to obtain a proper education. (Art. 57) - SloveneIzobraževanje je svobodno.
Osnovnošolsko izobraževanje je obvezno in se financira iz javnih sredstev.
Država ustvarja možnosti, da si državljani lahko pridobijo ustrezno izobrazbo. (57. Člen)
Education
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Nicaraguans have the right to education and to culture. (Art. 58)
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Los nicaragüenses tienen derecho a la educación y a la cultura. (Art. 58)
Education
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5. The following rights established in the present Constitution, shall not be subject to any limitation whatsoever:
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9. That of free basic general and secondary general education in state educational establishments;
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5. Не подлежит никакому ограничению установленное настоящей Конституцией право:
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9) на бесплатное получение основного общего и среднего общего образования в государственных образовательных организациях;
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5. Ушул Конституцияда белгиленген төмөндөгүдөй укуктар эч чектелүүгө тийиш эмес:
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9) мамлекеттик билим берүү уюмдарында негизги жалпы жана орто жалпы билимди акысыз алуу;
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Education
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2. The State shall organise and develop education through a national system of education.
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2. O Estado organiza e desenvolve a educação através de um sistema nacional de educação.
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Education
- EnglishNothing in section 57 shall prevent the holding or provision, at any educational establishment, of courses or counselling restricted to persons of a particular sex, race, ethnic or national origin, or sexual orientation, where highly personal matters, such as sexual matters or the prevention of violence, are involved. (Human Rights Act 1993, Sec. 59)
Education
- EnglishElementary [básica] school education is obligatory. In the public schools it will have a gratuitous character. The State shall promote middle, technical, agricultural, industrial, and superior or university teaching, as well as scientific and technological research.
The organization of the educational system is an essential responsibility of the State, with the participation of the different educational communities. This system will include the public and private sectors, as well as the school and extracurricular areas [ámbito]. (Art. 76) - SpanishLa educación escolar básica es obligatoria. En las escuelas públicas tendrá carácter gratuito. El Estado fomentará la enseñanza media, técnica, agropecuaria, industrial y la superior o universitaria, así como la investigación científica y tecnológica.
La organización del sistema educativo es responsabilidad esencial del Estado, con la participación de las distintas comunidades educativas. Este sistema abarcará a los sectores públicos y privados, así como al ámbito escolar y extraescolar. (Art. 76)
Education
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It guarantees the teaching of the Constitution, of human rights and of civic education at all levels of training. (Art. 43) - French…
Il garantit l'enseignement de la Constitution, des droits humains et l'éducation civique à tous les niveaux de formation. (Art. 43)
Education
- EnglishEvery person has the following fundamental duties to himself and his descendants and to others –
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(h) in the case of a parent, to support, assist and educate all his children, legitimate and illegitimate, and in particular to give them a true understanding of their fundamental rights and duties and of the national objectives and of the culture and customs of the people of Vanuatu;
… (Art. 7) - FrenchToute personne a les devoirs fondamentaux suivants envers elle-même, ses descendants et autrui:
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h) si elle est parent, élever, assister et éduquer tous ses enfants, légitimes ou naturels, et leur apporter en particulier une connaissance véritable de leurs droits et devoirs fondamentaux, des objectifs nationaux, de la culture et des coutumes du peuple de Vanuatu;
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Education
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Education promotes knowledge, learning and the practice of the humanities, science, technology, the arts, physical education and sports. It prepares [one] for life and work and foments solidarity.
It is the duty of the State to promote the scientific and technological development of the country.
Ethical and civic training and the teaching [enseianza] of the Constitution and of the human rights are obligatory in every civil or military educational process. Religious education is imparted with respect for the freedom of conscience.
Education is imparted, at all its levels, in conformity with the constitutional principles and the objectives of the corresponding educational institution.
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La educación promueve el conocimiento, el aprendizaje y la práctica de las humanidades, la ciencia, la técnica, las artes, la educación física y el deporte. Prepara para la vida y el trabajo y fomenta la solidaridad.
Es deber del Estado promover el desarrollo científico y tecnológico del país.
La formación ética y cívica y la enseñanza de la Constitución y de los derechos humanos son obligatorias en todo el proceso educativo civil o militar. La educación religiosa se imparte con respeto a la libertad de las conciencias.
La enseñanza se imparte, en todos sus niveles, con sujeción a los principios constitucionales y a los fines de la correspondiente institución educativa.
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