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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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Access to public or private employment is equal for all, on the basis of [en fonction des] qualities and competences. Any discrimination in the access [to] or in the exercise [of] employments, based on gender, ethnicity or political, religious or philosophical opinions, is prohibited. (Art. 14) - French
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L'accès aux emplois publics ou privés est égal pour tous, en fonction des qualités et des compétences. Est interdite toute discrimination dans l'accès aux emplois ou dans leur exercice, fondée sur le sexe, l’ethnie ou les opinions politiques, religieuses ou philosophiques. (Art. 14)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English…(2) Without derogating from the generality of the foregoing subsection, the women of Eswatini and other marginalized groups have a right to equitable representation in Parliament and other public structures. (Sec. 84)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English(1) The Judicial Service Commission shall promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice and shall—
(a) recommend to the President persons for appointment as judges;
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(2) In the performance of its functions, the Commission shall be guided by the following—
(a) competitiveness and transparent processes of appointment of judicial officers and other staff of the judiciary; and
(b) the promotion of gender equality. (Art. 172) - Swahili(1) Tume ya Huduma ya Mahakama itaimarisha na kuwezesha uhuru na uwajibikaji wa mahakama na usimamizi wa haki wenye ufanisi, wenye matokeo yanayotarajiwa na kwa uwazi na-
(a) itawapendekeza watu kwa Rais kwa ajili ya kuteuliwa kuwa majaji;
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(2) Katika utekelezaji wa majukumu yake, Tume itaongozwa na yafuatayo—
(a) mchakato shindani na wa wazi wa uteuzi wa maofisa wa mahakama na wafanyakazi wengine wa mahakama; na
(b) uimarishaji wa usawa wa kijinsia. (Kifungu cha 172)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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The public powers work for the creation of the conditions permitting the effectiveness of liberty and of the equality of citizens to be made general [généraliser], as well as their participation in political, economic, cultural and social life.
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تعمل السّلطات العمومية على توفير الظروف التي تمكّن من تعميم الطّابع الفعلي لحرية المواطنات والمواطنين، والمساواة بينهم، ومن مشاركتهم في الحياة السياسيّة والاقتصاديّة والثقافيّة والاجتماعيّة.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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All Rwandans have the right of equal access to the public service in accordance with their competence and abilities. (Art. 27) - Kinyarwanda…
Abanyarwanda bose bafite uburenganzira bungana bwo kujya mu mirimo ya Leta hashingiwe ku bumenyi n’ubushobozi bwabo. (Ingingo ya 27) - French…
Tous les Rwandais ont le droit d’accès égal aux fonctions publiques, conformément à leurs compétences et capacités. (Art. 27)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English(1) There is a single Public Service Commission for the Republic.
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(10) A commissioner is appointed for a term of five years, which is renewable for one additional term only, and must be a woman or a man who is –
(a) a South African citizen; and
(b) a fit and proper person with knowledge of, or experience in, administration, management or the provision of public services.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English(1) The United Republic of Tanzania is a state which adheres to the principles of democracy and social justice and accordingly -
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(d) the people shall participate in the affairs of their Government in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English1. Every citizen shall have the right to take part in political life and the direction of public affairs, either directly or via freely elected representatives, and to be informed of the actions of the state and the management of public affairs, under the terms of the Constitution and by law.
… (Art. 52) - Portuguese1. Todo o cidadão tem o direito de participar na vida política e na direcção dos assuntos públicos, directamente ou por intermédio de representantes livremente eleitos, e de ser informado sobre os actos do Estado e a gestão dos assuntos públicos, nos termos da Constituição e da lei.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English(1) Except as otherwise provided in this Constitution, every member of a Commission is appointed for a term of five years which is renewable for one additional term only.
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(4) Where a Commission has a chairperson and a deputy chairperson, they must be of different genders.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe following shall be the fundamental tasks of the State:
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d) To guarantee political democracy and the democratic participation of all citizens in the organization of political power and in all other aspects of political and national social life;
e) To promote the well-being and quality of life of the Cabo Verdean people, especially the neediest, and to remove, in a progressive fashion, economic, social, cultural and political obstacles that hinder true equality of opportunity among citizens, especially factors of discrimination against women in the family and in the society;
… (Art. 7) - PortugueseSão tarefas fundamentais do Estado:
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d) Garantir a democracia política e a participação democrática dos cidadãos na organização do poder político e nos demais aspectos da vida política e social nacional;
e) Promover o bem estar e a qualidade de vida do povo cabo-verdiano, designadamente dos mais carenciados, e remover progressivamente os obstáculos de natureza económica, social, cultural e política que impedem a real igualdade de oportunidades entre os cidadãos, especialmente os factores de discriminação da mulher na família e na sociedade;
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