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Equality and Non-Discrimination
Colombia
- EnglishThe State recognizes, without any discrimination, the primacy of the inalienable rights of the person ... (Art. 5)
- SpanishEl Estado reconoce, sin discriminación alguna, la primacía de los derechos inalienables de la persona ... (Art. 5)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Oman
- English
The state is ruled on the basis of justice, shura, and equality. … (Art. 12)
- Arabic
يقوم الحكم في الدولة على أساس العدل والشورى والمساواة، ... (المادّة ١٢)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Australia
- EnglishA subject of the Queen, resident in any State, shall not be subject in any other State to any disability or discrimination which would not be equally applicable to him if he were a subject of the Queen resident in such other State. (Sec. 117)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Liberia
- EnglishWe the People of the Republic of Liberia: … Exercising our natural, inherent and inalienable rights to establish a framework of government for the purpose of promoting unity, liberty, peace, stability, equality, justice and human rights under the rule of law, with opportunities for political, social, moral, spiritual and cultural advancement of our society, for ourselves and for our posterity; … (Preamble)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Ecuador
- EnglishThe State's prime duties are:
1. Guaranteeing without any discrimination whatsoever the true possession of the rights set forth in the Constitution and in international instruments,
… (Art. 3) - SpanishSon deberes primordiales del Estado:
1. Garantizar sin discriminación alguna el efectivo goce de los derechos establecidos en la Constitución y en los instrumentos internacionales,
… (Art. 3)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Qatar
- EnglishThe Citizens of Qatar shall be equal in public rights and duties. (Art. 34)
- Arabicالمواطنون متساوون في الحقوق والواجبات العامة. (المادّة 34)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
New Zealand
- English(1) An act or omission in relation to which this Part applies (including an enactment) is in breach of this Part if it is inconsistent with section 19 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990.
(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), an act or omission is inconsistent with section 19 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 if the act or omission—
(a) limits the right to freedom from discrimination affirmed by that section; and
(b) is not, under section 5 of the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990, a justified limitation on that right.
(3) To avoid doubt, subsections (1) and (2) apply in relation to an act or omission even if it is authorised or required by an enactment. (Human Rights Act 1993, Sec. 20L)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Mauritius
- EnglishIt is hereby recognised and declared that in Mauritius there have existed and shall continue to exist without discrimination by reason of race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, each and all of the following human rights and fundamental freedoms
a. … the protection of the law;
… (Sec. 3)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Guyana
- English(1) Every woman is entitled to equal rights and status with men in all spheres of political, economic and social life. All forms of discrimination against women on the basis of gender or sex are illegal.
(2) Every woman is entitled to equal access with men to academic, vocational and professional training, equal opportunities in employment, remuneration and promotion and in social, political and cultural activity. (Art. 149F)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Timor-Leste
- English1. All citizens are equal before the law, shall exercise the same rights and shall be subject to the same duties.
2. No one shall be discriminated against on grounds of colour, race, marital status, gender, ethnical origin, language, social or economic status, political or ideological convictions, religion, education and physical or mental condition. (Sec. 16) - Tetum1. Sidadaun hotu-hotu hanesan iha lei nia oin, no mós iha direitu no obrigasaun hanesan.
2. Labele halo diskriminasaun ba ema ida tanba nia kulit, nia rasa, nia estadu sivíl, nia seksu, orijen étniku, nia lian, pozisaun sosiál eh ekonómiku, hanoin polítiku ka ideolojia, relijiaun, instrusaun eh nia kondisaun fízika eh mentál. (Art. 16) - Portuguese1. Todos os cidadãos são iguais perante a lei, gozam dos mesmos direitos e estão sujeitos aos mesmos deveres.
2. Ninguém pode ser discriminado com base na cor, raça, estado civil, sexo, origem étnica, língua, posição social ou situação económica, convicções políticas ou ideológicas, religião, instrução ou condição física ou mental. (Art. 16)