SEARCH DATABASE
The Global Gender Equality Constitutional Database is a repository of gender equality related provisions in 194 constitutions from around the world. The Database was updated in partnership with the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and with support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and the Government of Japan. Experience its wealth and depth of information by starting your search now.
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English…
2. The Republic of Cabo Verde shall recognize the equality of all citizens before the law, without distinction as to social origin or economic status, race, sex, religion, political or ideological convictions and social status and shall ensure the full exercise of fundamental freedoms by all citizens.
…
4. The Republic of Cabo Verde shall create gradually the conditions indispensable for the removal of all obstacles that may hinder the full development of the human person and limit the equality of its citizens, as well as their effective participation in the political, economic, social and cultural organization of the State and of the Cabo Verdean society. (Art. 1) - Portuguese…
2. A República de Cabo Verde reconhece a igualdade de todos os cidadãos perante a lei, sem distinção de origem social ou situação económica, raça, sexo, religião, convicções políticas ou ideológicas e condição social e assegura o pleno exercício por todos os cidadãos das liberdades fundamentais.
…
4. A República de Cabo Verde criará progressivamente as condições indispensáveis à remoção de todos os obstáculos que possam impedir o pleno desenvolvimento da pessoa humana e limitar a igualdade dos cidadãos e a efectiva participação destes na organização política, económica, social e cultural do Estado e da sociedade cabo-verdiana. (Art. 1)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishPeople are equal before the law, and have the right to the protection of the law without discrimination between them because of ethnicity, color, gender, language, religious faith, political opinion, racial or ethnic origin, or any other reason. (Art. 47)
- Arabicالناس متساوون أمام القانون، ولهم الحق في التمتع بحماية القانون دون تمييز بينهم بسبب الإثنية او اللون او النوع او اللغة او العقءدة الدينية اة الرأي السياسي او الاصل العرقي او الاثني او اي سبب اخر. (الماده 48)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishAll Congolese are equal before the law and have the right to equal protection of the laws. (Art. 12)
- FrenchTous les Congolais sont égaux devant la loi et ont droit à une égale protection des lois. (Art. 12)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishIn this Constitution, unless the context otherwise requires—
…
• “discrimination” means directly or indirectly treating a person differently on the basis of that person’s birth, race, sex, origin, colour, age, disability, religion, conscience, belief, culture, language, tribe, pregnancy, health, or marital, ethnic, social or economic status;
... (Art. 266)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English1. All persons are equal under the law.
2. No person may be discriminated against on account of race, ethnic origin, language, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, political view, or social or economic status or any other improper factors.
3. The National Assembly shall enact laws that can assist in eliminating inequalities existing in the Eritrean society. (Art. 14)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English…
(2) Every person in Ghana, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinion, colour, religion, creed or gender shall be entitled to the fundamental human rights and freedoms of the individual contained in this Chapter2 but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest. (Art. 12)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English…
5. In this Constitution unless the context otherwise requires,
a. words and expressions importing the masculine gender include the feminine;
… (Sec. 154)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English…
The Republic assures to all citizens without distinction of origin, of race, of sex, or of social condition, equality before the law.
… (Art. 1) - Arabic…
تضمن الجمهورية لكافة المواطنين المساواة أمام القانون دون تمييز في الأصل أو العرق أو الجنس أو المكانة الاجتماعية.
... (المادّة 1) - French…
La République assure à tous les citoyens sans distinction d’origine, de race, de sexe ou de condition sociale l’égalité devant la loi.
… (Art. 1)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishWe, The Sovereign Nigerien People
…
- Resolved to build a State of Law guaranteeing, on the one hand, the exercise of collective and individual rights, freedom, justice, dignity, equality, safety, and well-being as fundamental values of our society and, on the other hand, democratic alternation and good governance;
… (Preamble) - FrenchNous, Peuple nigérien souverain
…
- Résolu à bâtir un État de droit garantissant, d’une part, l’exercice des droits collectifs et individuels, la liberté, la justice, la dignité, l’égalité, la sûreté et le bien-être comme valeurs fondamentales de notre société et, d’autre part, l’alternance démocratique et la bonne gouvernance ;
… (Préambule)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English
The Republic of Senegal is secular, democratic, and social. It assures the equality before the law of all the citizens, without distinction of origin, of race, of sex [and] of religion.
… (Art. 1) - French
La République du Sénégal est laïque, démocratique et sociale. Elle assure l’égalité devant la loi de tous les citoyens, sans distinction d’origine, de race, de sexe, de religion.
… (Art. 1)