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Equality and Non-Discrimination
Solomon Islands
- EnglishWhereas every person in Solomon Islands is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following, namely:-
(a) ... the protection of the law;
… (Sec. 3)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Sao Tome and Principe
- English1. All citizens shall be equal before the law, shall enjoy the same rights and shall be subject to the same duties, without distinction as to social origin, race, sex, political leaning, religious belief or philosophical conviction.
2. Women shall be equal to men in rights and duties, with the guarantee of full participation in political, economic, social and cultural life. (Art. 15) - Portuguese1. Todos os cidadãos são iguais perante a lei, gozam dos mesmos direitos e estão sujeitos aos mesmos deveres, sem distinção de origem social, raça, sexo, tendência política, crença religiosa ou convicção filosófica.
2. A mulher é igual ao homem em direitos e deveres, sendo-lhe assegurada plena participação na vida política, económica, social e cultural. (Art. 15)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Suriname
- English1. All who are within the territory of Suriname shall have an equal claim to protection of person and property.
2. No one shall be discriminated against on the grounds of birth, sex, race, language, religious origin, education, political beliefs, economic position or any other status. (Art. 8) - Dutch1. Allen die zich op het grondgebied van Suriname bevinden hebben gelijke aanspraak op bescherming van personen en goederen.
2. Niemand mag op grond van zijn geboorte, geslacht, ras, taal, godsdienst, afkomst, educatie, politieke overtuiging, economische positie of sociale omstandigheden of enige andere status gediscrimineerd worden. (Art. 8)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Seychelles
- EnglishWe, the People of Seychelles, …
RECOGNISING the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of members of the human family as the foundation for freedom, justice, welfare, fraternity, peace and unity;
REAFFIRMING that these rights include the rights of the individual to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness free from all types of discrimination; …
EXERCISING our natural and inalienable right to a framework of Government which shall secure for ourselves and posterity the blessings of truth, liberty, fraternity, equality of opportunity, justice, peace, stability and prosperity; …
SOLEMNLY DECLARING our unswaying commitment, during this our Third Republic, to …
• uphold the rule of law based on the recognition of the fundamental human rights and freedoms enshrined in this Constitution and on respect for the equality and dignity of human beings;
… (Preamble)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Uruguay
- EnglishAll persons are equal before the law, no other distinctions being recognized among them save those of talent and virtue. (Art. 8)
- SpanishTodas las personas son iguales ante la ley, no reconociéndose otra distinción entre ellas sino la de los talentos o las virtudes. (Art. 8)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Andorra
- English1. All persons are equal before the law. No one may be discriminated against on grounds of birth, race, sex, origin, religion, opinions or any other personal or social condition.
2. Public authorities shall create the conditions in which the equality and the liberty of the individual may be real and effective. (Art. 6) - Catalan1. Totes les persones són iguals davant la llei. Ningú no pot ésser discriminat per raó de naixement, raça, sexe, origen, religió, opinió, o qualsevol altra condició personal o social.
2. Els poders públics han de crear les condicions per tal que la igualtat i la llibertat dels individus siguin reals i efectives. (Art. 6)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Botswana
- EnglishWhereas every person in Botswana is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest to each and all of the following, namely-
(a) … the protection of the law;
… (Sec. 3)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
South Sudan
- English1. The Bill of Rights is a covenant among the people of South Sudan and between them and their government at every level and a commitment to respect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms enshrined in this Constitution; it is the cornerstone of social justice, equality and democracy.
… (Art. 9)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Azerbaijan
- English…
IV. Justice is administered on the basis of legal equality of citizens before the law and the court.
… (Art. 127) - Azerbaijani…
IV. Ədalət mühakiməsi vətəndaşların qanun və məhkəmə qarşısında bərabərliyi əsasında həyata keçirilir.
… (Maddə 127)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Czech Republic
- English…
As the homeland of free citizens enjoying equal rights, conscious of their duties towards others and their responsibility towards the community,
… (1993 Constitution, Preamble) - Czech…
jako vlast rovnoprávných, svobodných občanů, kteří jsou si vědomi svých povinností vůči druhým a zodpovědnosti vůči celku,
… (Ústava 1993, Preambule)