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Minorities
South Sudan
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4. South Sudan is governed on the basis of a decentralized democratic system and is an all embracing homeland for its people. It is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, multi-lingual, multi-religious and multi-racial entity where such diversities peacefully co-exist.
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Minorities
Burundi
- EnglishA time period of five years is granted to the Senate to evaluate in order to put an end to or to extend the system of ethnic quotas in the Executive, the Legislative and the Judiciary after the establishment of the institutions issuing from this Constitution. (Art. 289)
- KirundiInama Nkenguzamateka ihawe ikiringo c’imyaka itanu hamaze gushirwaho inzego zitegekanijwe n’iri Bwirizwa Shingiro kugira irimbure ivyakozwe hanyuma hakurwe mw’Ibwirizwa Shingiro ingendo ijanye n’ivy’amoko muri Reta, mu Nama Nshingamateka na Nkenguzamateka hamwe no mu Rwego rw’Ubutungane. (Art. 289)
- FrenchUn délai de cinq ans est accordé au Sénat pour évaluer afin de mettre fin ou proroger le système de quota ethniques dans l’Exécutif, le Législatif et le Judiciaire après la mise en place des institutions issues de la présente Constitution. (Art. 289)
Minorities
Kenya
- EnglishThe following principles shall guide all aspects of public finance in the Republic-
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(b) the public finance system shall promote an equitable society, and in particular—
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(iii) expenditure shall promote the equitable development of the country, including by making special provision for marginalised groups and areas;
… (Art. 201) - SwahiliKanuni zifuatazo zitaongoza nyanja zote za fedha za umma katika Jamhuri
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(b) mfumo wa fedha za umma utaimarisha jamii yenye usawa, na haswa-
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(iii) matumizi yataimarisha maendeleo sawa ya nchi, ikiwa ni pamoja na kutunga sheria maalumu kwa ajili ya makundi na maeneo ya pembezoni;
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Minorities
Zambia
- English1. The guiding values and principles of the public service include the following—
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j. adequate and equal opportunities for appointments, training and advancement of members of both gender and members of all ethnic groups; … (Art. 173)
Minorities
Central African Republic
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It sees equally to the protection of the rights of minorities, of the autochthonous peoples, of handicapped persons as well as of the principle of equality between men and women. (Art. 148) - French…
Elle veille également à la protection des droits des minorités, des peuples autochtones, de personnes handicapées ainsi que du principe de I'égalité entre homme et femme. (Art. 148)
Minorities
Somalia
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(5) It shall be ensured that women, the aged, the disabled and minorities who have long suffered discrimination get the necessary support to realize their socio-economic rights. (Art. 27) - Somali…
(5) Waa in lahubiyaa in dumarka, dadka da’da, naafada iyo dadka laga tiro badan yahay oo taariikhiyan latakoori jiray inay helaan kaalmo gaar ah si ay ugaaraan xuquuqdooda dhaqan – dhaqaale. (Qodobka 27aad.)
Minorities
Burundi
- EnglishThe Government includes the Prime Minister and the other Ministers. It is open to all the ethnic components. It includes at most 60% of Hutu Ministers and at most 40% of Tutsi Ministers. A minimum of 30% of women is assured. (Art. 128)
- KirundiReta igizwe n’Umushikiranganji wa Mbere, n’abandi bashikiranganji. Ubwoko bwose burafise uburenganzira bwo kuja mu rwego nshikiranganji. Urwego nshikiranganji rugizwe n’ibice bitarenga 60 % vy’abashikiranganji b’abahutu n’ibice bitarenga 40 % vy’abashikiranganji b’abatutsi. Haba harimwo n’imiburiburi ibice 30 % vy’abakenyezi. (Ingingo ya 128)
- FrenchLe Gouvernement comprend le Premier Ministre et les autres ministres. Il est ouvert à toutes les composantes ethniques. Il comprend au plus 60% de Ministres Hutu et au plus 40% de Ministres Tutsi. Il est assuré un minimum de 30% de femmes. (Art. 128)