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Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishChadians of both sexes have the same rights and the same duties. They are equal before the law. (Art. 13)
- Arabicيتمتع التشاديون من النوعين الاجتماعيين بالحقوق والواجبات نفسها. إنهم متساوون أمام القانون. (المادة 13)
- FrenchLes Tchadiens des deux sexes ont les mêmes droits et les mêmes devoirs. Ils sont égaux devant la loi. (Art. 13)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English1. All persons are equal under the law.
2. No person may be discriminated against on account of race, ethnic origin, language, colour, gender, religion, disability, age, political view, or social or economic status or any other improper factors.
3. The National Assembly shall enact laws that can assist in eliminating inequalities existing in the Eritrean society. (Art. 14)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishWHEREAS the people of Belize-
(a) affirm that the Nation of Belize shall be founded upon principles which acknowledge the supremacy of God, faith in human rights and fundamental freedoms, the position of the family in a society of free men and free institutions, the dignity of the human person and the equal and inalienable rights with which all members of the human family are endowed by their Creator;
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(e) require policies of state which protect and safeguard the unity, freedom, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Belize; which eliminate economic and social privilege and disparity among the citizens of Belize whether by race, ethnicity, colour, creed, disability or sex; which ensures gender equality; … (Preamble)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English
All citizens shall have equal social dignity and shall be equal before the law, without distinction of gender, race, language, religion, political opinion, personal and social conditions.
It shall be the duty of the Republic to remove those obstacles of an economic or social nature which constrain the freedom and equality of citizens, thereby impeding the full development of the human person and the effective participation of all workers in the political, economic and social organisation of the country. (Art. 3) - Italian
Tutti i cittadini hanno pari dignità sociale e sono eguali davanti alla legge, senza distinzione di sesso, di razza, di lingua, di religione, di opinioni politiche, di condizioni personali e sociali.
È compito della Repubblica rimuovere gli ostacoli di ordine economico e sociale, che, limitando di fatto la libertà e l'eguaglianza dei cittadini, impediscono il pieno sviluppo della persona umana e l'effettiva partecipazione di tutti i lavoratori all'organizzazione politica, economica e sociale del Paese. (Art. 3)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishThe State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. (Art. 14)
- Hindiराज्य, भारत के राज्यक्षेत्र में किसी व्यक्ति को विधि के समक्ष समता से या विधियों के समान संरक्षण से वंचित नहीं करेगा। (अनुच्छेद 14)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English
(1) Luxembourgers are equal before the law.
The law may specify a difference in treatment which arises from an objective disparity, and which is rationally justified, adequate and proportionate to its goal.
(2) No one may be discriminated against because of their personal situation or circumstances.
(3) Women and men are equal in rights and in duties.
The State sees to active promotion of elimination of impediments which may exist in matters of equality between women and men.
... (Art. 15)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishGuinea is a unitary republic, indivisible, secular, democratic and social.
It assures the equality before the law of all the citizens without distinction of origin, of race, of ethnicity, of gender [sexe], of religion and of opinion.
… (Art. 1) - FrenchLa Guinée est une République unitaire, indivisible, laïque, démocratique et sociale.
Elle assure l'égalité devant la loi de tous les citoyens sans distinction d'origine, de race, d'ethnie, de sexe, de religion et d'opinion.
… (Art. 1)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishThe State's essential objectives include the following:
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d. To guarantee effective equality in the enjoyment and exercise of rights, and in compliance with the duties enshrined in the Constitution and the laws;
… (Art. 13) - SpanishEl Estado tiene como fines esenciales los siguientes:
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d) garantizar la igualdad efectiva en el disfrute y ejercicio de los derechos, y en el cumplimiento de los deberes consagrados en la Constitución y las leyes;
… (Art. 13)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishWe, the people of Kazakhstan, … committed to the ideals of freedom, equality… (Preamble)
- Kazak… Қазақстан халқы, … мемлекеттiлiк құра отырып, өзiмiздi еркiндiк, теңдiк және татулық … (кіріспе)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English1. All persons shall be equal before the law. All persons shall have the right to equal treatment by public authorities.
2. No one shall be discriminated against in political, social or economic life for any reason whatsoever. (Art. 32) - Polish1. Wszyscy są wobec prawa równi. Wszyscy mają prawo do równego traktowania przez władze publiczne.
2. Nikt nie może być dyskryminowany w życiu politycznym, społecznym lub gospodarczym z jakiejkolwiek przyczyny. (Art. 32)