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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishIn order to attain the objectives specified in Article 2, the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has the duty of directing all its resources to the following goals:
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8. the participation of the entire people in determining their political, economic, social, and cultural destiny;
… (Art. 3) - Persianدولت جمهوری اسلامی ایران موظف است برای نیل به اهداف مذکور در اصل دوم، همه امکانات خود را برای امور زیر به کار برد:
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8- مشارکت عامه مردم در تعیین سرنوشت سیاسی، اقتصادی، اجتماعی و فرهنگی خویش.
… (اصل 3)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English
1 No person may cover their face in public spaces or in places that are accessible to the public or where services are offered to anyone wishing to partake of them; the ban does not apply to places of worship.
... (Art. 10a) - French
1 Nul ne peut se dissimuler le visage dans l’espace public, ni dans les lieux accessibles au public ou dans lesquels sont fournies des prestations ordinairement accessibles par tout un chacun; l’interdiction n’est pas applicable dans les lieux de culte.
... (Art. 10a) - German
1 Niemand darf sein Gesicht im öffentlichen Raum und an Orten verhüllen, die öffentlich zugänglich sind oder an denen grundsätzlich von jedermann beanspruchbare Dienstleistungen angeboten werden; das Verbot gilt nicht für Sakralstätten.
... (Art. 10a) - Italian
1 Nessuno può dissimulare il proprio viso negli spazi pubblici né nei luoghi accessibili al pubblico o nei quali sono fornite prestazioni in linea di massima accessibili a ognuno; il divieto non si applica ai luoghi di culto.
... (Art. 10a)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe principal objective of the political system of the State is to establish an inclusionary democracy by providing increasing opportunities for the participation of citizens, and their organisations in the management and decision-making processes of the State, with particular emphasis on those areas of decision-making that directly affect their well-being. (Art. 13)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishAll Lebanese are equal before the law. They equally enjoy civil and political rights, and assume obligations and public duties without any distinction among them. (Art. 7)
- Arabicكل اللبنانيين سواء لدى القانون وهم يتمتعون بالسواء بالحقوق المدنية والسياسية ويتحملون الفرائض والواجبات العامة دونما تمييز بينهم. (المادّة 7)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishNo agent of the public administration or of the judicial apparatus of the State may benefit from a treatment of favor nor be made the object of partial treatment on the sole motive of their sex, of their ethnic or regional origin or of their political affiliation. (Art. 150)
- KirundiNta mukozi wa Leta canke uwo mu gisata kijejwe guca imanza yofatwa neza gusumba abandi canke ngo arenganywe bafatiye gusa ku gitsina, ubwoko, intara canke umugambwe arimwo. (Ingingo ya 150)
- FrenchAucun agent de l’administration publique ou de l’appareil judiciaire de l’Etat ne peut bénéficier d’un traitement de faveur ni faire l’objet d’un traitement partial au seul motif de son sexe, de son origine ethnique et régional ou de son appartenance politique. (Art. 150)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English
... The [female] and [male] citizens and the family are protagonist elements in the making of decisions, planning and administration [gestión] of the public affairs of the State. (Art. 6)
- Spanish
... Las ciudadanas y ciudadanos y la familia son elementos protagónicos en la toma de decisiones, planificación y gestión de los asuntos públicos del Estado. (Art. 6)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law. (Art. II, Sec. 26)
- FilipinoDapat seguruhin ng Estado ang pantay na pag-uukol ng mga pagkakataon para sa lingkurang pambayan, at ipagbawal ang mga dinastiyang pulitikal ayon sa maaaring ipagkahulugan ng batas. (Art. II, Seksyon 26)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishA Consultative Council of Civil Society and of Non-Governmental Organizations is instituted[,] responsible for emitting opinions on the questions linked to the participation of citizens in the life of the Nation in view of the promotion of the rights and freedoms of the citizens and of the republican values. (Art. 238)
- FrenchIl est institué un Conseil consultatif de la société civile et des organisations non gouvernementales chargé d’émettre des avis sur les questions liées à la participation des citoyens à la vie de la Nation en vue de la promotion des droits et libertés des citoyens et des valeurs républicaines. (Art. 238)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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4. All Suriname citizens shall be eligible for appointment to any public office in without discrimination.
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4. Alle Surinamers zijn op gelijke voet in openbare dienst benoembaar.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishA citizen shall have the right to take part in political life and state administration directly or via his representatives.
Citizens shall have the equal rights to state service. … (Art. 27) - RussianГражданин имеет право участвовать в политической жизни и управлении государственном непосредственно или через представителей.
Граждане имеют равное право на государственную службу. ... (Статья 27) - TajikШаҳрванд ҳақ дорад дар ҳаёти сиёсӣ ва идораи давлатӣ бевосита ва ё ба воситаи вакилонаш иштирок намояд.
Шаҳрвандон ба хидмати давлатӣ ҳуқуқи баробар доранд. ... (Моддаи 27)