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Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishWhereas every person in Saint Christopher and Nevis is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms, that is to say, the right, whatever his or her race, place of origin, birth, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following, namely,
(a) life, liberty, security of the person, equality before the law and the protection of the law;
… (Sec. 3)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishAll citizens of the Republic of Croatia and aliens shall be equal before the courts, state bodies and other bodies vested with pubic authority. (Art. 26)
- CroatianSvi su državljani Republike Hrvatske i stranci jednaki pred sudovima i drugim državnim I inim tijelima koja imaju javne ovlasti. (Članak 26)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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(2) Accordingly, the State shall promote national integration and unity and discourage discrimination on the grounds of place of origin, circumstance of birth, sex, religion, status, ethnic or linguistic association or ties.
… (Sec. 6)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English1. Public Administration personnel and all other agents of the State and of other public entities shall operate exclusively in the public’s interest defined by the competent authorities and must, in the exercise of their functions, act with special respect for the principles of justice, neutrality and impartiality, respect for citizens’ rights and equal treatment for all who use them, under the terms of the law.
… (Art. 241) - Portuguese1. O pessoal da Administração Pública e os demais agentes do Estado e de outras entidades públicas estão exclusivamente ao serviço do interesse público definido pelos órgãos competentes, devendo, no exercício das suas funções, agir com especial respeito pelos princípios de justiça, isenção e imparcialidade, de respeito pelos direitos dos cidadãos e de igualdade de tratamento de todos os utentes, nos termos da lei.
… (Art. 241)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishThe people of Venezuela, … guarantees the right to life, work, learning, education, social justice and equality, without discrimination or subordination of any kind; … (Preamble)
- SpanishEl pueblo de Venezuela, … asegure el derecho a la vida, al trabajo, a la cultura, a la educación, a la justicia social y a la igualdad sin discriminación ni subordinación alguna; … (Preámbulo)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishFrance shall be an indivisible, secular, democratic and social Republic. It shall ensure the equality of all citizens before the law, without distinction of origin, race or religion.
… (1958 Constitution, Art. 1) - FrenchLa France est une République indivisible, laïque, démocratique et sociale. Elle assure l'égalité devant la loi de tous les citoyens sans distinction d'origine, de race ou de religion.
… (Constitution 1958, Art. 1er)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English1. Women shall be accorded full and equal dignity of the person with men.
… (Art. 16)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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b. The State guarantees reconciling the duties of women towards the family with their work in society, and their equality with men in political, social, cultural, and economic spheres without breaching the provisions of Islamic canon law (Shari’a).
… (Art. 5) - Arabic…
ب - تكفل الدولة التوفيق بين واجبات المرأة نحو الأسرة وعملها في المجتمع، ومساواتها بالرجال في ميادين الحياة السياسية والاجتماعية والثـقافية والاقـتصادية دون إخلال بأحكام الشريعة الإسلامية.
(المادّة 5) …
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English(1) All citizens shall be equal before the law and the government and shall be required to respect the law and the government, with no exceptions.
… (Art. 27) - Indonesian(1) Segala warga negara bersamaan kedudukannya di dalam hukum dan pemerintahan dan wajib menjunjung hukum dan pemerintahan itu dengan tidak ada kecualinya.
… (Pasal 27)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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(2) All citizens of the Republic of Moldova are equal before the law and public authorities, regardless of the race, nationality, ethnic origin, language, religion, sex, opinion, political affiliation, property or social origin. (Art. 16) - Moldovian
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(2) Toţi cetăţenii Republicii Moldova sînt egali în faţa legii şi a autorităţilor publice, fără deosebire de rasă, naţionalitate, origine etnică, limbă, religie, sex, opinie, apartenenţă politică, avere sau de origine socială. (Art. 16)