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National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe powers of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine include:
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17) appointing to office and dismissing from office the Authorised Human Rights Representative of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine;
… (Art. 85) - UkrainianДо повноважень Верховної Ради України належить:
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17) призначення на посаду та звільнення з посади Уповноваженого Верховної Ради України з прав людини;
… (Стаття 85)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe Republican Ethic Council shall promote all types of teaching activities designed to contribute to the understanding and study of this Constitution; love for the native land, civic and democratic virtues and the transcendental values of the Republic; and observance of and respect for human rights. (Art. 278)
- SpanishEl Consejo Moral Republicano promoverá todas aquellas actividades pedagógicas dirigidas al conocimiento y estudio de esta Constitución, al amor a la patria, a las virtudes cívicas y democráticas, a los valores trascendentales de la República y a la observancia y respeto de los derechos humanos. (Art. 278)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English
The Parliament shall:
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14. appoint and release from duty: the Protector of Human Rights and Liberties;
... (Art. 82) - Montenegrin
Skupština:
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14) imenuje i razrješava: zaštitnika ljudskih prava i sloboda;
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National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishA National Commission of the Rights of Man is instituted. (Art. 214)
- FrenchIl est institué une Commission nationale des droits de l’homme. (Art. 214)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe President shall appoint the members of the Commission under article 706 of this Constitution. (Art. 217)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe National Commission of the Rights of Man is the independent consultative Institution of promotion and of protection of the Rights of Man.
The composition, the organization and the functioning of the National Commission of the Rights of Man are established by an organic law. (Art. 97) - Arabicاللّجنة الوطنية لحقوق الإنسان هيئة استشارية مستقلة هدفها تعزيز حقوق الإنسان و حمايتها.
يتمّ تحديد تكوين اللّجنة الوطنية لحقوق الإنسان وتنظيمها وسير عملها بموجب قانون أساسي. (المادّة 97) - FrenchLa Commission nationale des Droits de l’Homme est l’institution consultative indépendante de promotion et de protection des Droits de l’Homme.
La composition, l’organisation et le fonctionnement de la Commission nationale des Droits de l’Homme sont fixés par une loi organique. (Art. 97)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English(1) The Federal Parliament shall establish a Human Rights Commission that is independent of State control, and has adequate resources to carry out its functions effectively.
(2) The functions of the Human Rights Commission shall include the promotion of knowledge of human rights, and specifically Shari’ah, setting implementation standards and parameters for the fulfillment of human rights obligations, monitoring human rights within the country, and investigating allegations of human rights violations. (Art. 41) - Somali(1) Baarlamaanka Federaalka ihi waa inuu dhisaa Guddi Xuquuqda Aadanaha u qaybsan oo ka madax bannaan maamulka Dawladda, lehna ilo dhaqaale oo uu si habsami leh ugu fuliyo hawlihiisa.
(2) Hawlaha Guddiga Xuquuqda Aadanaha waa in ay ku jiraan horumarinta aqoonta xuquuqda Aadanaha iyo, gaar ahaan, Shareecada, asaga oo u dejinaaya halbeegyada dhaqangelinta lagu hirgelinaayo waajibaadka xuquuqda Aadanaha; dabagelidda xuquuqda Aadanaha ee dalka gudihiisa iyo baarista eedaha la xiriira xuquuqda aadanaha. (Qodobka 41aad.)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English1. There is established the Human Rights Commission which shall have offices in the Provinces and progressively in districts.
2. The Human Rights Commission shall ensure that the Bill of Rights is upheld and protected.
3. The Human Rights Commission shall—
a. investigate and report on the observance of rights and freedoms;
b. take necessary steps to secure appropriate redress where rights and freedoms are violated;
c. endeavour to resolve a dispute through negotiation, mediation or conciliation;
d. carry out research on rights and freedoms and related matters;
e. conduct civic education on rights and freedoms; and
f. perform such other functions as prescribed. (Art. 230)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe Ombudsman is an independent authority created within the sphere of the National Congress operating with full autonomy and without receiving instructions from any other authority. The mission of the Ombudsman is the defense and protection of human rights and other rights, guarantees and interests sheltered under this Constitution and the laws, in the face of deeds, acts or omissions of the Administration; as well as the control of public administrative functions.
The Ombudsman has capacity to be a party in a lawsuit. He is appointed and removed by Congress with the vote of two-thirds of the members present of each House.
… (Sec. 86) - SpanishEl Defensor del Pueblo es un órgano independiente instituido en el ámbito del Congreso de la Nación, que actuará con plena autonomía funcional, sin recibir instrucciones de ninguna autoridad. Su misión es la defensa y protección de los derechos humanos y demás derechos, garantías e intereses tutelados en esta Constitución y las leyes, ante hechos, actos u omisiones de la Administración; y el control del ejercicio de las funciones administrativas públicas.
El Defensor del Pueblo tiene legitimación procesal. Es designado y removido por el Congreso con el voto de las dos terceras partes de miembros presentes de cada una de las Cámaras.
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National Human Rights Bodies
- English
1. The People's Advocate is elected by three-fifths of all members of the Assembly for a five-year period, with the right for re-election.
… (Art. 61) - Albanian
1. Avokati i Popullit zgjidhet nga tri të pestat e të gjithë anëtarëve të Kuvendit për një periudhë prej 5 vjetësh, me të drejtë rizgjedhjeje.
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