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Equality and Non-Discrimination
New Zealand
- EnglishWhere any conduct, practice, requirement, or condition that is not apparently in contravention of any provision of this Part has the effect of treating a person or group of persons differently on 1 of the prohibited grounds of discrimination in a situation where such treatment would be unlawful under any provision of this Part other than this section, that conduct, practice, condition, or requirement shall be unlawful under that provision unless the person whose conduct or practice is in issue, or who imposes the condition or requirement, establishes good reason for it. (Human Rights Act 1993, Sec. 65)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Gambia
- English(1) The State shall endeavour to secure and promote a society founded on the principles of freedom, equality, justice, tolerance, probity and accountability.
… (Sec. 216)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Chile
- EnglishPersons are born free and equal in dignity and rights.
… (Art. 1) - SpanishLas personas nacen libres e iguales en dignidad y derechos.
… (Art. 1)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Turkmenistan
- EnglishMen and women in Turkmenistan shall have equal rights and freedoms, and equal opportunities for their realization.
Violation of equality on the basis of gender shall be punishable according to the law. (Art. 29) - RussianМужчина и женщина в Туркменистане имеют равные права и свободы, а также равные возможности для их реализации.
Нарушение равноправия по признаку пола влечёт ответственность, установленную законом. (Статья 29) - TurkmenTürkmenistanda erkekleriň we aýallaryň deň hukuklary we azatlyklary, şeýle hem olary durmuşа geçirmek üçin deň mümkinçilikleri bardyr.
Deňhukuklylygyň jyns alamaty boýunça bozulmagy kanunda bellenilen jogapkärçilige eltýär. (29-nji madda)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Viet Nam
- English1. All people are equal before law.
2. No one is subject to discriminatory treatment in political, civil, economic, cultural or social life. (Art. 16) - Vietnamese1. Mọi người đều bình đẳng trước pháp luật.
2. Không ai bị phân biệt đối xử trong đời sống chính trị, dân sự, kinh tế, văn hóa, xã hội. (Điều 16)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Angola
- EnglishAngola shall be a sovereign and independent Republic, based on the dignity of the individual and the will of the Angolan people, whose primary objective shall be to build a free, just, democratic, solidary society of peace, equality and social progress. (Art. 1)
- PortugueseAngola é uma República soberana e independente, baseada na dignidade da pessoa humana e na vontade do povo angolano, que tem como objectivo fundamental a construção de uma sociedade livre, justa, democrática, solidária, de paz, igualdade e progresso social. (Art. 1)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Libya
- English… In the hope of seeking a society of citizenship, justice, equality, well-being, progress and prosperity where there is no place for injustice, tyranny, despotism, exploitation or dictatorship. The interim National Transitional Council has decided to promulgate this Constitutional Declaration in order to be the basis of governance in the transitional stage until a permanent Constitution is ratified in a popular referendum. (Preamble)
- Arabic... وانطلاقاً نحو مُجتمع المواطنة والعدالة والمُساواة والازدهار والتّقدم والرخاء، الذي لا مكان فيه للظّلم والاستبداد والطّغيان والاستغـلال وحُكم الفرد، وإلى أن يتمّ التّصديق على الدستور الدّائم في استفتاء شعبي عام، فقد رأي المجلس الوطني الانتقالي المؤقت أن يصدر هذا الإعلان الدستوري، ليكون أساساً للحُكم في المرحلة الانتقالية. (الدّيباجة)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Ecuador
- EnglishThe exercise of rights shall be governed by the following principles:
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2. All persons are equal and shall enjoy the same rights, duties and opportunities.
No one shall be discriminated against for reasons of ethnic belonging, place of birth, age, sex, gender identity, cultural identity, civil status, language, religion, ideology, political affiliation, legal record, socio-economic condition, migratory status, sexual orientation, health status, HIV carrier, disability, physical difference or any other distinguishing feature, whether personal or collective, temporary or permanent, which might be aimed at or result in the diminishment or annulment of recognition, enjoyment or exercise of rights. All forms of discrimination are punishable by law.
The State shall adopt affirmative action measures that promote real equality for the benefit of the rights-bearers who are in a situation of inequality.
… (Art. 11) - SpanishEI ejercicio de los derechos se regirá por los siguientes principios:
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2. Todas las personas son iguales y gozaran de los mismos derechos, deberes y oportunidades.
Nadie podrá ser discriminado por razones de etnia, lugar de nacimiento, edad, sexo, identidad de género, identidad cultural, estado civil, idioma, religión, ideología, filiación política, pasado judicial, condición socio-económica, condición migratoria, orientación sexual, estado de salud, portar VIH, discapacidad, diferencia física; ni por cualquier otra distinción, personal o colectiva, temporal o permanente, que tenga por objeto o resultado menoscabar o anular el reconocimiento, goce o ejercicio de los derechos. La ley sancionará toda forma de discriminación.
El Estado adoptará medidas de acción afirmativa que promuevan la igualdad real en favor de los titulares de derechos que se encuentren en situación de desigualdad.
… (Art. 11)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Bulgaria
- EnglishWe, the Members of the Seventh Grand National Assembly, guided by our desire to express the will of the people of Bulgaria, by pledging our loyalty to the universal human values of liberty, peace, humanism, equality, justice and tolerance;
… (Preamble) - BulgarianНие, народните представители от Седмото Велико народно събрание, в стремежа си да изразим волята на българския народ,
като обявяваме верността си към общочовешките ценности: свобода, мир, хуманизъм, равенство, справедливост и търпимост;
… (Предисловие)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Burundi
- EnglishEvery person has the duty to respect their compatriots and to show them [leur témoigner] consideration, without any discrimination. (Art. 62)
- KirundiUmuntu wese ategerezwa kwubaha abo basangiye igihugu akabereka ko abasonera ata gukumira. (Ingingo ya 62)
- FrenchToute personne a le devoir de respecter ses compatriotes et de leur témoigner de la considération, sans discrimination aucune. (Art. 62)