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National Human Rights Bodies
- English
It corresponds to the Office of the Defender of the People to defend the constitutional and fundamental rights of the person and of the community, and to supervise the fulfillment of the duties of state administration and the provision of public services to the citizenry. The Defender of the People presents a report to the Congress once a year, and each time the latter so solicits. He has initiative in the formation of the laws. He may propose measures that facilitate the better fulfillment of his functions.
... (Art. 162) - Spanish
Corresponde a la Defensoría del Pueblo defender los derechos constitucionales y fundamentales de la persona y de la comunidad; y supervisar el cumplimiento de los deberes de la administración estatal y la prestación de los servicios públicos a la ciudadanía. El Defensor del Pueblo presenta informe al Congreso una vez al año, y cada vez que éste lo solicita. Tiene iniciativa en la formación de las leyes. Puede proponer las medidas que faciliten el mejor cumplimiento de sus funciones.
... (Art. 162)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English
(1) There shall be a National Human Rights Commission of Nepal, consisting of a Chairperson and four other members.
(2) The President shall, on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council, appoint the Chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission.
… (Art. 248) - Nepali
(१) नेपालमा एक राष्ट्रिय मानव अधिकार आयोग रहनेछ जसमा अध्यक्ष र अन्य चार जना सदस्य रहनेछन् ।
(२) राष्ट्रपतिले संवैधानिक परिषदको सिफारिसमा राष्ट्रिय मानव अधिकार आयोगका अध्यक्ष र सदस्यको नियुक्ति गर्नेछ ।
… (धारा २४८)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English1. The commission shall have the following functions-
a. to investigate, at its own initiative or on a complaint made by any person or group of persons against the violation of any human right;
b. to visit jails, prisons, and places of detention or related facilities with a view to assessing and inspecting conditions of the inmates and make recommendations;
c. to establish a continuing programme of research, education and information to enhance respect of human rights;
d. to recommend to Parliament effective measures to promote human rights, including provision of compensation to victims of violations of human rights or their families;
e. to create and sustain within society the awareness of the provisions of this Constitution as the fundamental law of the people of Uganda;
f. to educate and encourage the public to defend this Constitution at all times against all forms of abuse and violation;
g. to formulate, implement and oversee programmes intended to inculcate in the citizens of Uganda awareness of their civic responsibilities and an appreciation of their rights and obligations as free people;
h. to monitor the Government's compliance with international treaty and convention obligations on human rights; and
i. to perform such other functions as may be provided by law.
… (Art. 52)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishAn independent commission for human rights shall be established pursuant to a law that will specify its formation, duties and jurisdiction. The commission shall submit its reports to the President of the National Authority and to the Palestinian Legislative Council. (Art. 31)
- Arabicتنشأ بقانون هيئة مستقلة لحقوق الإنسان و يحدد القانون تشكيلها ومهامها و اختصاصها و تقدم تقاريرها لكل من رئيس السلطة الوطنية والمجلس التشريعي الفلسطيني. (المادّة 31)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe independent Commissions have the following general objectives in addition to those given to them individually—
(a) to support and entrench human rights and democracy;
… (Sec. 233)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English1. The Commissioner for Citizens' Rights shall safeguard the freedoms and rights of persons and citizens specified in the Constitution and other normative acts.
2. The scope and mode of work of the Commissioner for Citizens' Rights shall be specified by statute. (Art. 208) - Polish1. Rzecznik Praw Obywatelskich stoi na straży wolności i praw człowieka i obywatela określonych w Konstytucji oraz w innych aktach normatywnych.
2. Zakres i sposób działania Rzecznika Praw Obywatelskich określa ustawa. (Art. 208)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English
(1) The national commissions, specialised organs and national councils entrusted with the responsibility to help in resolving important issues facing the country are the following:
(a) national commissions:
(i) National Commission for Human Rights;
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(b) specialised organs:
(i) Office of the Ombudsman;
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(2) Specific laws determine the mission, organisation and functioning of these organs.
… (Art. 140) - Kinyarwanda
Komisiyo z’Igihugu, Inzego Zihariye n’Inama z’Igihugu zishinzwe gufasha gukemura ibibazo bikomeye by’Igihugu ni izi zikurikira:
(a) Komisiyo z’Igihugu:
(i) Komisiyo y’Igihugu y’Uburenganzira bwa Muntu;
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(b) inzego zihariye:
(i) Urwego rw’Umuvunyi;
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(2) Amategeko yihariye ateganya inshingano, imitunganyirize n’imikorere by’izo nzego.
… (Ingingo ya 140) - French
Les commissions nationales, les organes spécialisés et les conseils nationaux chargés de contribuer à la résolution des problèmes majeurs du pays sont les suivants:
(a) les commissions nationales:
(i) la Commission nationale des Droits de la Personne;
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(b) les organes spécialisés:
(i) l’Office de l’Ombudsman;
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(2) Les lois spécifiques déterminent la mission, l’organisation et le fonctionnement de ces organes.
… (Art. 140)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe following are functions of the People Defender:
1. To see that the human rights provided for in this Constitution and in the international treaties, agreements and conventions on human rights ratified by the Republic are effectively respected and guaranteed, investigating either on his own initiative or at the request of any denunciation of which he or she becomes aware.
2. To see to the proper functioning of public services; protect and defend the legitimate, collective and diffuse rights and interests of persons against arbitrary acts, abuse of authority and errors committed in the providing of such public services, filing when appropriate, any actions to demand that the State compensate parties subject to its administrative actions for any damages that may have been caused them in connection with the functioning of such public services.
3. To file unconstitutionality actions, summary constitutional remedies, habeas corpus, habeas data and any other actions or motions necessary in order to exercise the powers indicated above, where proper in accordance with law.
4. To urge the General Prosecutor of the Republic to pursue any appropriate actions or motions against public Officials responsible for violations of or encroachment upon human rights.
5. To ask the Republican Ethic Council to take the appropriate measures with regard to public officials responsible for violations of or encroachment upon human rights.
6. To ask the competent authority to apply appropriate corrective and punitive measures in cases involving violations of the rights of consumers and users, in accordance with law.
7. To submit to legislative organs at the municipal, state or national levels, bills or other initiatives for the progressive protection of human rights.
8. To protect the rights of native peoples and take such action as may be necessary to guarantee and protect such rights effectively.
9. To visit and inspect the dependencies and establishments of State agencies, to prevent or protect human rights.
10. To place before the appropriate organs recommendations and observations as necessary in the interest of providing optimum protection for human rights, to which end shall develop mechanisms for remaining in constant communication with national and international public and private organs for the protection and defense of human rights.
11. To promote and implement policies for the expansion and effective protection of human rights.
12. Such other functions as may be established by the Constitution and by law. (Art. 281) - SpanishSon atribuciones del Defensor o Defensora del Pueblo:
1. Velar por el efectivo respeto y garantía de los derechos humanos consagrados en esta Constitución y en los tratados, convenios y acuerdos internacionales sobre derechos humanos ratificados por la República, investigando de oficio o a instancia de parte las denuncias que lleguen a su conocimiento.
2. Velar por el correcto funcionamiento de los servicios públicos, amparar y proteger los derechos e intereses legítimos, colectivos y difusos de las personas, contra las arbitrariedades, desviaciones de poder y errores cometidos en la prestación de los mismos, interponiendo cuando fuere procedente las acciones necesarias para exigir al Estado el resarcimiento a los administrados de los daños y perjuicios que les sean ocasionado con motivo del funcionamiento de los servicios públicos.
3. Interponer las acciones de inconstitucionalidad, amparo, habeas corpus, habeas data y las demás acciones o recursos necesarios para ejercer las atribuciones señaladas en los ordinales anteriores, cuando fuere procedente de conformidad con la ley.
4. Instar al Fiscal o Fiscala General de la República para que intente las acciones o recursos a que hubiere lugar contra los funcionarios públicos o funcionarias públicas, responsables de la violación o menoscabo de los derechos humanos.
5. Solicitar al Consejo Moral Republicano que adopte las medidas a que hubiere lugar respecto de los funcionarios públicos o funcionarias públicas responsables por la violación o menoscabo de los derechos humanos.
6. Solicitar ante el órgano competente la aplicación de los correctivos y las sanciones a que hubiere lugar por la violación de los derechos del público consumidor y usuario, de conformidad con la ley.
7. Presentar ante los órganos legislativos nacionales, estadales o municipales, proyectos de ley u otras iniciativas para la protección progresiva de los derechos humanos.
8. Velar por los derechos de los pueblos indígenas y ejercer las acciones necesarias para su garantía y efectiva protección.
9. Visitar e inspeccionar las dependencias y establecimientos de los órganos del Estado, a fin de prevenir o proteger los derechos humanos.
10. Formular ante los órganos correspondientes las recomendaciones y observaciones necesarias para la mejor protección de los derechos humanos, para lo cual desarrollará mecanismos de comunicación permanente con órganos públicos o privados, nacionales e internacionales, de protección y defensa de los derechos humanos.
11. Promover y ejecutar políticas para la difusión y efectiva protección de los derechos humanos.
12. Las demás que establezcan la Constitución y la ley. (Art. 281)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishI. The Public Defender (Defensor del Pueblo) shall oversee the enforcement, promotion, dissemination of and compliance with human rights, both individual and collective, that are established in the Constitution, laws and international instruments. The function of the Public Defender shall extend to the administrative activity of the entire public sector and the activity of private institutions that provide public services.
II. The Public Defender shall also promote the defense of the rights of the nations and rural native indigenous peoples, of urban and intercultural communities, and of Bolivians who are abroad.
III. The Public Defender is an institution with operational, financial and administrative autonomy, in accordance with the law. Its functions shall be governed by the principles of free services, accessibility, swiftness and solidarity. In the exercise of its functions it does not receive instructions from the organs of the State. (Art. 218) - SpanishI. La Defensoría del Pueblo velará por la vigencia, promoción, difusión y cumplimiento de los derechos humanos, individuales y colectivos, que se establecen en la Constitución, las leyes y los instrumentos internacionales. La función de la Defensoría alcanzará a la actividad administrativa de todo el sector público y a la actividad de las instituciones privadas que presten servicios públicos.
II. Corresponderá asimismo a la Defensoría del Pueblo la promoción de la defensa de los derechos de las naciones y pueblos indígena originario campesinos, de las comunidades urbanas e interculturales, y de las bolivianas y los bolivianos en el exterior.
III. La Defensoría del Pueblo es una institución con autonomía funcional, financiera y administrativa, en el marco de la ley. Sus funciones se regirán bajo los principios de gratuidad, accesibilidad, celeridad y solidaridad. En el ejercicio de sus funciones no recibe instrucciones de los órganos del Estado. (Art. 218)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe President of the Republic of Azerbaijan:
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14. makes recommendation to the Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the election of the commissioner for human rights.
… (Art. 109) - AzerbaijaniAzərbaycan Respublikasının Prezidenti:
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14) Azərbaycan Respublikasının İnsan hüquqları üzrə müvəkkilinin seçilməsi haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikası Milli Məclisinə təqdimat verir;
… (Maddə 109)