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Education
Guinea-Bissau
- English1. The aim of education is forming human beings. It shall remain closely linked to productive labor, shall facilitate the acquisition of skills, knowledge and values that enable the citizen to be part of the community and contribute to its continuous progress.
2. The State considers the eradication of illiteracy a fundamental task. (Art. 16) - Portuguese1 - A educação visa a formação do homem. Ela deverá manter-se estreitamente ligada ao trabalho produtivo, proporcionar a aquisição de qualificações, conhecimentos e valores que permitam ao cidadão inserir-se na comunidade e contribuir para o seu incessante progresso.
2 - O Estado considera a liquidação do analfabetismo como uma tarefa fundamental. (Art. 16)
Education
Uruguay
- EnglishFree official primary, intermediate, advanced, industrial, artistic, and physical education is declared to be of social utility, as well as the creation of scholarships for continued study and specialization in cultural, scientific and occupational fields, and the establishment of public libraries. … (Art. 71)
- SpanishDeclárase de utilidad social la gratuidad de la enseñanza oficial primaria, media, superior, industrial y artística y de la educación física; la creación de becas de perfeccionamiento y especialización cultural, científica y obrera, y el establecimiento de bibliotecas populares. … (Art. 71)
Education
Moldova, Republic of
- English
…
(3) The organic laws shall govern:
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k) general organisation of the education system;
… (Art. 72) - Moldovian
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(3) Prin lege organică se reglementează:
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(k) organizarea generală a învăţămîntului;
… (Art. 72)
Education
Tunisia
- EnglishLaws relating to the following areas are deemed ordinary laws:
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- The fundamental principles of … education, … (Art. 65) - Arabicتتّخذ شكل قوانين عادية النصوص المتعلّقة ب:
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- المبادئ الأساسية للتعليم ... (الفصل 65) - FrenchSont pris sous forme de loi ordinaire, les textes relatifs :
...
- aux principes fondamentaux ... de l’enseignement, ... (Art. 65)
Education
Mali
- EnglishEvery citizen has the right to instruction.
Public education is obligatory, gratuitous and secular.
… (Art. 18) - FrenchTout citoyen a droit à l'instruction.
L'enseignement public est obligatoire, gratuit et laïc.
… (Art. 18)
Education
Azerbaijan
- EnglishI. Everyone has the right to an education.
II. The State guarantees the right to free compulsory secondary education.
III. The system of education is controlled by the State.
IV. Regardless of material conditions, the State guarantees [that] talented and merited persons continue their education.
V. The State establishes minimum educational standards. (Art. 42) - AzerbaijaniI. Hər bir vətəndaşın təhsil almaq hüququ vardır.
II. Dövlət pulsuz icbari ümumi orta təhsil almaq hüququnu təmin edir.
III. Təhsil sisteminə dövlət tərəfindən nəzarət edilir.
IV. Maddi vəziyyətdən asılı olmayaraq istedadlı şəxslərin təhsili davam etdirməsinə dövlət zəmanət verir.
V. Dövlət minimum təhsil standartlarını müəyyən edir. (Maddə 42)
Education
Portugal
- English1. The state shall create a network of public education establishments that covers the needs of the whole population.
… (Art. 75) - Portuguese1. O Estado criará uma rede de estabelecimentos públicos de ensino que cubra as necessidades de toda a população.
… (Art. 75)
Education
India
- EnglishThe State shall, within the limits of its economic capacity and development, make effective provision for securing the right ... to education ... (Art. 41)
- Hindiराज्य अपनी आर्थिक सामर्थ्य और विकास की सीमाओं के भीतर, ........ शिक्षा ...... पाने के अधिकार को प्राप्त करने का प्रभावी उपबंध करेगा। (अनुच्छेद 41)
Education
Romania
- English(1) Parliament passes constitutional, organic, and ordinary laws.
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(3) Organic laws shall regulate:
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n) the general organisation of education;
… (Art. 73) - Romanian(1) Parlamentul adoptă legi constituţionale, legi organice şi legi ordinare.
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(3) Prin lege organică se reglementează:
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n) organizarea generală a învăţământului;
… (Art. 73)
Education
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- EnglishThe duties of Bolivians are:
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9. To care for, feed, and education their children.
… (Art. 108) - SpanishSon deberes de las bolivianas y los bolivianos:
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9. Asistir, alimentar y educar a las hijas e hijos.
… (Art. 108)