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Equality and Non-Discrimination
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
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II. The State is based on the values of unity, equality, inclusion, dignity, liberty, solidarity, reciprocity, respect, interdependence, harmony, transparency, equilibrium, equality of opportunity, social and gender equality in participation, common welfare, responsibility, social justice, distribution and redistribution of the social wealth and assets for well being. (Art. 8) - Spanish...
II. El Estado se sustenta en los valores de unidad, igualdad, inclusión, dignidad, libertad, solidaridad, reciprocidad, respeto, complementariedad, armonía, transparencia, equilibrio, igualdad de oportunidades, equidad social y de género en la participación, bienestar común, responsabilidad, justicia social, distribución y redistribución de los productos y bienes sociales, para vivir bien. (Art. 8)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Croatia
- EnglishAll citizens of the Republic of Croatia and aliens shall be equal before the courts, state bodies and other bodies vested with pubic authority. (Art. 26)
- CroatianSvi su državljani Republike Hrvatske i stranci jednaki pred sudovima i drugim državnim I inim tijelima koja imaju javne ovlasti. (Članak 26)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cambodia
- EnglishAll forms of discrimination against women shall be abolished.
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Men and women have equal rights in all fields, especially with respect to those of marriage and family.
… (Art. 45) - Khmerការរើសអើងគ្រប់ប្រភេទ ប្រឆាំងនឹងស្រី្តភេទ ត្រូវបំបាត់ចោល។
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បុរសនិងស្ត្រីមានសិទ្ធិស្មើគ្នាក្នុងគ្រប់វិស័យទាំងអស់ ជាពិសេសក្នុងអាពាហ៍ពិពាហ៍ និងគ្រួសារ
... (មាត្រា ៤៥)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cabo Verde
- English1. Public Administration personnel and all other agents of the State and of other public entities shall operate exclusively in the public’s interest defined by the competent authorities and must, in the exercise of their functions, act with special respect for the principles of justice, neutrality and impartiality, respect for citizens’ rights and equal treatment for all who use them, under the terms of the law.
… (Art. 241) - Portuguese1. O pessoal da Administração Pública e os demais agentes do Estado e de outras entidades públicas estão exclusivamente ao serviço do interesse público definido pelos órgãos competentes, devendo, no exercício das suas funções, agir com especial respeito pelos princípios de justiça, isenção e imparcialidade, de respeito pelos direitos dos cidadãos e de igualdade de tratamento de todos os utentes, nos termos da lei.
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
Guinea
- EnglishGuinea is a unitary republic, indivisible, secular, democratic and social.
It assures the equality before the law of all the citizens without distinction of origin, of race, of ethnicity, of gender [sexe], of religion and of opinion.
… (Art. 1) - FrenchLa Guinée est une République unitaire, indivisible, laïque, démocratique et sociale.
Elle assure l'égalité devant la loi de tous les citoyens sans distinction d'origine, de race, d'ethnie, de sexe, de religion et d'opinion.
… (Art. 1)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cuba
- EnglishThe State's essential objectives include the following:
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d. To guarantee effective equality in the enjoyment and exercise of rights, and in compliance with the duties enshrined in the Constitution and the laws;
… (Art. 13) - SpanishEl Estado tiene como fines esenciales los siguientes:
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d) garantizar la igualdad efectiva en el disfrute y ejercicio de los derechos, y en el cumplimiento de los deberes consagrados en la Constitución y las leyes;
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
France
- EnglishFrance shall be an indivisible, secular, democratic and social Republic. It shall ensure the equality of all citizens before the law, without distinction of origin, race or religion.
… (1958 Constitution, Art. 1) - FrenchLa France est une République indivisible, laïque, démocratique et sociale. Elle assure l'égalité devant la loi de tous les citoyens sans distinction d'origine, de race ou de religion.
… (Constitution 1958, Art. 1er)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Libya
- EnglishThe State shall guarantee equal opportunity for every citizen and shall provide an appropriate standard of living. … (Art. 8)
- Arabicتضمن الدّولة تكافؤ الفرص، وتعمل على توفير المستوي المعيشي اللّائق. ... (المادّة 8)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Indonesia
- English(1) All citizens shall be equal before the law and the government and shall be required to respect the law and the government, with no exceptions.
… (Art. 27) - Indonesian(1) Segala warga negara bersamaan kedudukannya di dalam hukum dan pemerintahan dan wajib menjunjung hukum dan pemerintahan itu dengan tidak ada kecualinya.
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
Ecuador
- EnglishThe State shall draw up and implement policies to achieve equality between women and men, through the specialized mechanism set up by law, and shall mainstream the gender approach in plans and programs and shall provide technical assistance for its mandatory enforcement in the public sector. (Art. 70)
- SpanishEl Estado formulará y ejecutará políticas para alcanzar la igualdad entre mujeres y hombres, a través del mecanismo especializado de acuerdo con la ley, e incorporará el enfoque de género en planes y programas, y brindará asistencia técnica para su obligatoria aplicación en el sector público. (Art. 70)