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Equality and Non-Discrimination
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
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A State based on respect and equality for all, on principles of sovereignty, dignity, interdependence, solidarity, harmony, and equity in the distribution and redistribution of the social wealth, … (Preamble) - Spanish…
Un Estado basado en el respeto e igualdad entre todos, con principios de soberanía, dignidad, complementariedad, solidaridad, armonía y equidad en la distribución y redistribución del producto social, … (Preámbulo)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Czech Republic
- English(1) All parties to a proceeding have equal rights before the court.
… (1993 Constitution, Art. 96) - Czech(1) Všichni účastníci řízení mají před soudem rovná práva.
… (Ústava 1993, Čl. 96)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cameroon
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(2) The Republic of Cameroon shall be a decentralized unitary State.
It shall be one and indivisible, secular, democratic and dedicated to social service.
It shall recognize and protect traditional values that conform to democratic principles, human rights and the law.
It shall ensure the equality of all citizens before the law.
… (Art. 1) - French...
(2) La République du Cameroun est un Etat unitaire décentralisé.
Elle est une et indivisible, laïque, démocratique et sociale.
Elle reconnaît et protège les valeurs traditionnelles conformes aux principes démocratiques, aux droits de lʼhomme et à la loi.
Elle assure lʼégalité de tous les citoyens devant la loi.
... (Art. 1)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Ghana
- EnglishIn this Constitution and in any other law—
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(e) words importing male persons include female persons and corporations.
… (Art. 297)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Costa Rica
- EnglishAll persons are equal before the law and no discrimination whatever contrary to human dignity may be practiced. (Art. 33)
- SpanishToda persona es igual ante la ley y no podrá practicarse discriminación alguna contraria a la dignidad humana. (Art. 33)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Cyprus
- EnglishSubject to the express provisions of this Constitution no law or decision of the House of Representatives or of any of the Communal Chambers, and no act or decision of any organ, authority or person in the Republic exercising executive power or administrative functions, shall discriminate against any of the two Communities or any person as a person or by virtue of being a member of a Community. (Art. 6)
- GreekΤηρουμένων των ρητών διατάξεων του Συντάγματος ουδείς νόμος ή ουδεμία απόφασις της Βουλής ή οιασδήποτε των Κοινοτικών Συνελεύσεων ως και ουδεμία πράξις ή απόφασις οιουδήποτε οργάνου, αρχής ή προσώπου εν τη Δημοκρατία ασκούντος εκτελεστικήν εξουσίαν ή διοικητικόν λειτούργημα θέλει υποβάλλει εις δυσμενή διάκρισιν οιανδήποτε εκ των δύο κοινοτήτων ή οιονδήποτε πρόσωπον ως τοιούτον ή υπό την ιδιότητα αυτού ως μέλους κοινότητος. (Αρθρον 6)
- TurkishBu Anayasanın açık hükümlerine tabi olmak şartıyla, Temsilciler Meclisinin veya Cemaat Meclislerinden herhangi birinin hiçbir kanun veya kararı ve yürütme gücünü kullanan veya idari görevler ifa eden Cumhuriyet dâhilindeki herhangi bir organ, makam veya şahsın hiçbir eylemi veya kararı, iki Cemaatten biri aleyhine ya da şahıs olması veya bir Cemaate mensup olması dolayısıyla herhangi bir şahıs aleyhine ayrımcılık yapamaz. (Madde 6)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Greece
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2. Adoption of positive measures for promoting equality between men and women does not constitute discrimination on grounds of sex. The State shall take measures for the elimination of inequalities actually existing, in particular to the detriment of women.
… (Art. 116) - Greek…
2. Δεν αποτελεί διάκριση λόγω φύλου η λήψη θετικών μέτρων για την προώθηση της ισότητας μεταξύ ανδρών και γυναικών. Το Κράτος μεριμνά για την άρση των ανισοτήτων που υφίστανται στην πράξη, ιδίως σε βάρος των γυναικών.
… ('Αρθρο 116)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Libya
- EnglishLibyans shall be equal before the law. They shall enjoy equal civil and political rights, shall have the same opportunities, and be subject to the same public duties and obligations, without discrimination due to religion, sect, language, wealth, sex, kinship, political opinions, social status, and tribal, provincial or familial affiliation. … (Art. 6)
- Arabicاللّيبيون سواء أمام القانون، ومتساوون في التمتّع بالحقوق المدنية والسياسيّة، وفي تكافؤ الفرص، وفيما عليهم من الواجبات والمسؤوليات العامّة، لا تمييز بينهم بسبب الدِّين أو المذهب أو اللّغة أو الثّروة أو الجنس أو الّنسب أو الآراء السياسية أو الوضع الاجتماعي أو الانتماء القبلي أو الجهوي أو الأسرى. ... (المادّة 6)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Ecuador
- EnglishThe following rights of persons are recognized and guaranteed:
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4. The right to formal equality, material equality and nondiscrimination.
… (Art. 66) - SpanishSe reconoce y garantizará a las personas:
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4. Derecho a la igualdad formal, igualdad material y no discriminación.
… (Art. 66)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Indonesia
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(2) Every person shall have the right to be free from discriminative treatment based upon any grounds whatsoever and shall have the right to protection from such discriminative treatment.
… (Art. 28I) - Indonesian…
(2) Setiap orang berhak bebas dari perlakuan yang bersifat diskriminatif atas dasar apa pun dan berhak mendapatkan perlindungan terhadap perlakuan yang bersifat diskriminatifitu.
… (Pasal 28I)