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Political Rights and Association
- EnglishParties, societies, political or professional associations, as well as religious societies, whether Islamic or pertaining to one of the recognized religious minorities, are permitted provided they do not violate the principles of independence, freedom, national unity, the criteria of Islam, or the basis of the Islamic Republic. No one may be prevented from participating in the aforementioned groups, or be compelled to participate in them. (Art. 26)
- Persianاحزاب، جمعیتها، انجمنهای سیاسی و صنفی و انجمنهای اسلامی یا اقلیتهای دینی شناخته شده آزادند، مشروط به این که اصول استقلال، آزادی، وحدت ملی، موازین اسلامی و اساس جمهوری اسلامی را نقض نکنند. هیچکس را نمیتوان از شرکت در آنها منع کرد یا به شرکت در یکی از آنها مجبور ساخت. (اصل 26)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishThe public powers see to the elimination of any form of discrimination concerning women and assure the protection and the promotion of their rights.
They take, in all the domains, notably in the civil, political, economic, social and cultural domains, all the measures appropriate to assure the total realization and full participation of women in the development of the Nation.
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Women have the right to an equitable representation within the national, provincial and local institutions. The State guarantees the implementation of man-woman parity in these said institutions.
The law establishes the modalities of application of these rights. (Art. 14) - FrenchLes pouvoirs publics veillent à l’élimination de toute forme de discrimination à l’égard de la femme et assurent la protection et la promotion de ses droits.
Ils prennent, dans tous les domaines, notamment dans les domaines civil, politique, économique, social et culturel, toutes les mesures appropriées pour assurer le total épanouissement et la pleine participation de la femme au développement de la nation.
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La femme a droit à une représentation équitable au sein des institutions nationales, provinciales et locales.
L’Etat garantit la mise en oeuvre de la parité homme-femme dans lesdites institutions.
La loi fixe les modalités d’application de ces droits. (Art. 14)
Political Rights and Association
- English1. Except with his own consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to any political party, trade union or other association for the protection of his interests.
… (Art. 21)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishEvery citizen is a member of the sovereignty of the Nation; as such he is a voter and eligible for election in the cases and in accordance with the procedure which will be set forth. … (Art. 77)
- SpanishTodo ciudadano es miembro de la soberanía de la Nación; como tal es elector y elegible en los casos y formas que se designarán. … (Art. 77)
Political Rights and Association
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(16) the freedom of communication, of expression, of the press, of assembly, of association,
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(16) La liberté de communication, la liberté dʼexpression, la liberté de presse, la liberté de réunion, la liberté dʼassociation,
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Political Rights and Association
- EnglishFirst: The freedom to form and join associations and political parties shall be guaranteed, and this shall be regulated by law.
Second: It is not permissible to force any person to join any party, society, or political entity, or force him to continue his membership in it. (Art. 39) - Arabicاولاً :ـ حرية تأسيس الجمعيات والاحزاب السياسية، او الانضمام اليها، مكفولةٌ، وينظم ذلك بقانون.
ثانياً :ـ لا يجوز اجبار أحدٍ على الانضمام الى اي حزبٍ او جمعيةٍ أو جهةٍ سياسية، او اجباره على الاستمرار في العضوية فيها. (المادة 39)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishVoters shall be the citizens who have completed eighteen years of age and met the conditions stipulated in the Election Law. (Art. 59)
- Arabicالناخبون هم المواطنون الذين أتموا الثامنة عشرة من عمرهم وتوافرت فيهم الشروط المنصوص عليها في قانون الانتخاب. (المادّة 59)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishNational sovereignty is vested in all citizens.
Citizens directly exercise the prerogatives of sovereignty by:
a. electing the President of the Republic;
b. electing members of the Legislature;
c. electing members of all other bodies or all assemblies provided for by the Constitution and by law. (Art. 58) - FrenchLa souveraineté nationale réside dans l'universalité des citoyens.
Les citoyens exercent directement les prérogatives de la souveraineté par:
a. l'élection du Président de la République;
b. l'élection des membres du Pouvoir législatif;
c. l'élection des membres de tous autres corps ou de toutes assemblées prévues par la constitution et par la loi. (Art. 58)
Political Rights and Association
- English(1) Except with his own consent or by way of parental discipline no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of peaceful assembly and association, that is to say, his right peacefully to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to trade or other unions or associations for the protection of his interests.
… (Art. 42) - Maltese(1) Ħlief bil-kunsens tiegħu stess jew bħala dixxiplina tal-ġenituri ħadd ma għandu jiġi mfixkel fit-tgawdija tal-libertà tiegħu ta' għaqda u assoċjazzjoni paċifika, jiġifieri, id-dritt tiegħu li jingħaqad paċifikament u liberament u jassoċja ma' persuni oħra u b'mod partikolari li jifforma jew jappartjeni lil trade union jew unions jew assoċjazzjonijiet oħra għall-protezzjoni tal-interessi tiegħu.
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Political Rights and Association
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Citizens of the Republic of Belarus shall have the right to participate in public affairs both directly and through freely elected representatives.
The direct participation of citizens in the management of the affairs of society and the State is ensured by holding referendums, discussing draft laws, other normative legal acts and issues of national and local importance, and by other means defined by law.
… (Art. 37) - Belarusian
Грамадзяне Рэспублікі Беларусь маюць права ўдзельнічаць у вырашэнні дзяржаўных спраў як непасрэдна, так і праз свабодна выбранных прадстаўнікоў.
Непасрэдны ўдзел грамадзян у кіраванні справамі грамадства і дзяржавы забяспечваецца правядзеннем рэферэндумаў, абмеркаваннем праектаў законаў і пытанняў рэспубліканскага і мясцовага значэння, іншымі вызначанымі законам спосабамі.
… (Артыкул 37) - Russian
Граждане Республики Беларусь имеют право участвовать в решении государственных дел как непосредственно, так и через свободно избранных представителей.
Непосредственное участие граждан в управлении делами общества и государства обеспечивается проведением референдумов, обсуждением проектов законов и вопросов республиканского и местного значения, другими определенными законом способами.
... (Статья 37)