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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Sao Tome and Principe
- EnglishAll citizens shall have the right to take part in political life and in the management of the affairs of the Country, directly or by means of freely-elected representatives. (Art. 57)
- PortugueseTodos os cidadãos têm direito de tomar parte na vida política e na direcção dos assuntos do País, directamente ou por intermédio de representantes livremente eleitos. (Art. 57)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Angola
- English1. Every citizen shall have the free and equal right to stand for public office, under the terms of the Constitution and the law.
… (Art. 53) - Portuguese1. Todo o cidadão tem o direito de acesso, em condições de igualdade e liberdade, aos cargos públicos, nos termos da Constituição e da lei.
... (Art. 53)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Guinea-Bissau
- EnglishThe Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a State with a constitutionally established democracy, founded on national unity and on the effective participation of the people in the development, monitoring and guidance of public activities, and oriented towards the construction of a free and just society. (Art. 3)
- PortugueseA República da Guiné-Bissau, é um Estado de democracia constitucionalmente instituída, fundado na unidade nacional e na efectiva participação popular no desempenho, controlo e direcção das actividades públicas, e orientada para a construção de uma sociedade livre e justa. (Art. 3)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
Sao Tome and Principe
- English…
2. Women shall be equal to men in rights and duties, with the guarantee of full participation in political, economic, social and cultural life. (Art. 15) - Portuguese…
2. A mulher é igual ao homem em direitos e deveres, sendo-lhe assegurada plena participação na vida política, económica, social e cultural. (Art. 15)