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The Global Gender Equality Constitutional Database is a repository of gender equality related provisions in 194 constitutions from around the world. The Database was updated in partnership with the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and with support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and the Government of Japan. Experience its wealth and depth of information by starting your search now.
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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... by this Constitution, to endow themselves with institutions based on the participation of citizens and of civil society including the Algerian community abroad in the administration of public affairs and [institutions] which realize social justice, equality and liberty to each and to all, within the framework of a democratic and republican State and [the people] want to make of the Constitution the ideal framework for strengthening the national bond and of the guarantee of the democratic liberties of the citizen.
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The people intend to keep Algeria protected from fitna, from violence and from any extremism, from hate speech and from all forms of discrimination
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... ويعتزم أن يبني بهذا الدستور مؤسسات، أساسها مشاركة كل المواطنين والمجتمع المدني، بما فيه الجالية الجزائيرة في الخارج، في تسيير الشؤون العمومية، والقدرة على تحقيق العدالة الاجتماعية والمساواة وضمان الحرية لكل فرد، في إطار دولة قانون جمهورية وديمقراطية ويتطلع أن يجعل من الدستور الإطار الأمثل لتعزيز الروابط الوطنية وضمان الحريات الديمقراطية للمواطن.
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إنّ الشعب عازم على جعل الجزائر في منأى عن الفتنة والعنف وعن كل تطرف، وعن خطابات الكراهية وكل أشكال التمييز
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... par cette Constitution, se doter d'institutions fondées sur la participation des citoyens et de la société civile incluant la communauté algérienne à l’étranger à la gestion des affaires publiques et qui réalisent la justice sociale, l'égalité et la liberté de chacun et de tous, dans le cadre d'un Etat de droit républicain et démocratique et se veut de faire de la Constitution le cadre idéal au renforcement du lien national et de la garantie des libertés démocratiques du citoyen.
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Le peuple entend garder l'Algérie à l'abri de la fitna, de la violence et de tout extrémisme, des discours haineux et de toutes formes de discrimination
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
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The Gabonese Republic assures the equality of all citizens before the law, without distinction of origin, of race, of sex, of opinion or of religion.
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La République gabonaise assure l’égalité de tous les citoyens devant la loi, sans distinction d’origine, de race, de sexe, d’opinion ou de religion.
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
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All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of rights and legitimate interests. (Art. 22)
- Belarusian
Усе роўныя перад законам і маюць права без усякай дыскрымінацыі на роўную абарону правоў і законных інтарэсаў. (Артыкул 22)
- Russian
Все равны перед законом и имеют право без всякой дискриминации на равную защиту прав и законных интересов. (Статья 22)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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We, the representatives of the Brazilian People, convened in the National Constituent Assembly to institute a democratic state for the purpose of ensuring the exercise of social and individual rights, liberty, security, well-being, development, equality and justice as supreme values of a fraternal, pluralist and unprejudiced society, founded on social harmony and committed, in the internal and inter- national orders, to the peaceful settlement of disputes, promulgate, under the protection of God, this Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil. (Preamble)
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Nós, representantes do povo brasileiro, reunidos em Assembléia Nacional Constituinte para instituir um Estado Democrático, destinado a assegurar o exercício dos direitos sociais e individuais, a liberdade, a segurança, o bem-estar, o desenvolvimento, a igualdade e a justiça como valores supremos de uma sociedade fraterna, pluralista e sem preconceitos, fundada na harmonia social e comprometida, na ordem interna e internacional, com a solução pacífica das controvérsias, promulgamos, sob a proteção de Deus, a seguinte CONSTITUIÇÃO DA REPÚBLICA FEDERATIVA DO BRASIL. (PREÂMBULO)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
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- COMMITTED to preserve those acquired and animated by a will to construct a State of law guaranteeing the exercise of collective and individual rights, liberty, dignity, security, well-being, development, equality and justice as the fundamental values of a pluralist society of progress and free from all prejudice;
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- RECOGNIZING that the promotion of gender is a factor for realization of the equality of law [droit] between men and women of Burkina Faso;
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ENGAGE à préserver ces acquis et animé de la volonté d’édifier un Etat de droit garantissant l’exercice des droits collectifs et individuels, la liberté, la dignité, la sûreté, le bien-être, le développement, l’égalité et la justice comme valeurs fondamentales d’une société pluraliste de progrès et débarrassée de tout préjugé;
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RECONNAISSANT que la promotion du genre est un facteur de réalisation de l’égalité de droit entre hommes et femmes au Burkina Faso;
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishWe, the people of Kenya - …
RECOGNISING the aspirations of all Kenyans for a government based on the essential values of human rights, equality, freedom, democracy, social justice and the rule of law:
… (Preamble) - SwahiliSisi, wananchi wa Kenya - …
KWA KUTAMBUA matamanio ya Wakenya wote kuwa na serikali iliyojengwa katika tunu muhimu za haki za binadamu, usawa, uhuru, demokrasia, haki ya kijamii na utawala wa sheria:
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishAll people are free, have equal dignity, and enjoy equality of rights. Their fundamental rights and basic freedoms are inherent, inalienable, non-prescriptible, and not subject to repeal. (Charter, Art. 1)
- CzechLidé jsou svobodní a rovní v důstojnosti i v právech. Základní práva a svobody jsou nezadatelné, nezcizitelné, nepromlčitelné a nezrušitelné. (Listina, Čl. 1)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishThe State creates the conditions necessary to guarantee the equality of its citizens. It educates all people from the earliest age possible in the respect of this principle.
The State effectuates this right with the implementation of public laws and policies to encourage social inclusion and the safeguard of the rights of people whose condition requires it. (Art. 44) - SpanishEl Estado crea las condiciones para garantizar la igualdad. Educa a las personas desde la más temprana edad en el respeto a este principio.
El Estado hace efectivo este derecho con la implementación de políticas públicas y leyes para potenciar la inclusión social y la salvaguarda de los derechos de las personas cuya condición lo requieran. (Art. 44)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- EnglishThe Central African People, …
Desirous to forge ties of amity with all peoples on the basis of the principles of equality, … (Preamble) - FrenchLE PEUPLE CENTRAFRICAIN, …
Désireux de nouer des liens d'amitié avec tous les peuples sur la base des principes d'égalité, … (Préambule)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
- English1. This Constitution is founded upon the following underlying principles—
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e. as all persons have equal status before the law, the only justifiable limitations to lawful rights are those necessary to ensure peaceful human interaction in an open and democratic society;
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2. Every individual shall have duties towards other individuals, his or her family and society, the State and other legally recognized communities and the international community and these duties shall include the duty to respect his or her fellow beings without discrimination and to maintain relations aimed at promoting, safeguarding and reinforcing mutual respect and tolerance; … (Sec. 12)