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National Human Rights Bodies
- English
1. There is to be an Ombudsman (Komesina o Sulufaiga) appointed by the Head of State acting on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly.
2. The Ombudsman is to be appointed pursuant to the selection and appointment criteria and other terms and conditions provided by Act.
… (Art. 82A) - Samoan
(1) O le a tatau ona i ai o se Komesina o Sulufaiga (Ombudsman) e tofia e Le Ao o le Malo, i le faia i luga o le fautuaga a le Fono Aoao Faitulafono.
(2) O le a tofia le Komesina o Sulufaiga e tusa ai ma taiala o filifiliga ma tofiga ma isi tuutuuga ma aiaiga o galuega ua aiaia e le Tulafono.
… (Mataupu 82A)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe People Defender’s Office is charged with the furtherance, defense and oversight of the rights and guarantees established under this Constitution and international treaties on human rights, in addition to defending the legitimate, collective and diffuse interest of the citizens.
The People Defender’s Office shall act under the direction and responsibility of the People Defender, who shall be designated to serve for a single seven-year term. The People Defender must be a Venezuelan national over the age of 30 years, with manifest and proven competence in the field of human rights, and must meet with such requirements as to honesty, ethics and morality as may be established by law. If the People Defender is temporarily or permanently unavailable to serve, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with applicable provisions of law. (Art. 280) - SpanishLa Defensoría del Pueblo tiene a su cargo la promoción, defensa y vigilancia de los derechos y garantías establecidos en esta Constitución y los tratados internacionales sobre derechos humanos, además de los intereses legítimos, colectivos y difusos, de los ciudadanos.
La Defensoría del Pueblo actuará bajo la dirección y responsabilidad del Defensor o Defensora del Pueblo, quien será designado o designada por un único período de siete años.
Para ser Defensor o Defensora del Pueblo se requiere ser venezolano o venezolana, mayor de treinta años, con manifiesta y demostrada competencia en materia de derechos humanos y cumplir con las exigencias de honorabilidad, ética y moral que establezca la ley. Las faltas absolutas y temporales del Defensor o Defensora del Pueblo serán cubiertas de acuerdo con lo dispuesto en la ley. (Art. 280)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English1. There shall be a commission called the Uganda Human Rights Commission.
… (Art. 51)
National Human Rights Bodies
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(3) The Ombudsman may approach the Constitutional Court with a request for declaring as unconstitutional a law which infringes human rights and freedoms.
… (Art. 150) - Bulgarian…
(3) Омбудсманът може да сезира Конституционния съд с искане за установяване на противоконституционност на закон, с който се нарушават права и свободи на гражданите.
… (Чл. 150)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe following are the independent Commissions—
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(b) the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission;
… (Sec. 232)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English1. Everyone may file complaints, for acts or omissions by public authorities, with the Ombudsman who shall receive and investigate them with no powers of decision, submitting to the competent organs any necessary recommendations for preventing and resolving illegalities or injustices.
2. The activity of the Ombudsman shall be independent of the contentious and gracious means foreseen in the Constitution and in the laws.
3. The Ombudsman shall be an independent organ elected by the National Assembly, for the term that the law determines.
4. The Ombudsman shall have the right to the cooperation of all citizens and of all organs and agents of the State and other private or public legal persons, as well as the right to broadcast his recommendations publicly through the media.
5. The law shall regulate the powers of the Ombudsman and the organization of his service. (Art. 21) - Portuguese1. Todos podem apresentar queixas, por acções ou omissões dos poderes públicos, ao Provedor de Justiça que as apreciará sem poder decisório, dirigindo aos órgãos competentes as recomendações necessárias para prevenir e reparar ilegalidades ou injustiças.
2. A actividade do Provedor de Justiça é independente dos meios graciosos e contenciosos previstos na Constituição e nas leis.
3. O Provedor de Justiça é um órgão independente, eleito pela Assembleia Nacional, pelo tempo que a lei determinar.
4. O Provedor de Justiça tem direito à cooperação de todos os cidadãos e de todos os órgãos e agentes do Estado e demais pessoas colectivas públicas ou privadas, bem como o direito de tornar públicas as suas recomendações pela comunicação social.
5. A lei regula a competência do Provedor de Justiça e a organização do respectivo serviço. (Art. 21)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English(1) There is hereby created an independent office called the Commission on Human Rights.
… (Art. XIII, Sec. 17) - Filipino(1) Nililikha sa pamamagitan nito ang isang malayang tanggapan na tatawaging Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao.
… (Art. XIII, Seksyon 17)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishI. The Milli Majlis of the Republic of Azerbaijan is competent to determine the following matters:
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6. the election of a commissioner for human rights of the Republic of Azerbaijan upon presentation by the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan;
… (Art. 95) - AzerbaijaniI. Azərbaycan Respublikası Milli Məclisinin səlahiyyətinə aşağıdakı məsələlərin həlli aiddir:
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6) Azərbaycan Respublikası Prezidentinin təqdimatı ilə Azərbaycan Respublikasının İnsan hüquqları üzrə müvəkkilinin seçilməsi;
… (Maddə 95)
National Human Rights Bodies
- English
The promotion of human rights is a responsibility of the State. This responsibility is particularly exercised by the National Commission for Human Rights. This Commission is independent. (Art. 42)
- Kinyarwanda
Guteza imbere uburenganzira bwa muntu ni inshingano ya Leta. Bishinzwe by’umwihariko Komisiyo y’Igihugu y’Uburenganzira bwa Muntu. Iyo Komisiyo irigenga. (Ingingo ya 42)
- French
L’Etat est responsable de la promotion des droits de la personne. Cette responsabilité incombe particulièrement à la Commission Nationale des Droits de la Personne. Cette Commission est indépendante. (Art. 42)
National Human Rights Bodies
- EnglishThe Ombudsman is an independent authority created within the sphere of the National Congress operating with full autonomy and without receiving instructions from any other authority. The mission of the Ombudsman is the defense and protection of human rights and other rights, guarantees and interests sheltered under this Constitution and the laws, in the face of deeds, acts or omissions of the Administration; as well as the control of public administrative functions.
The Ombudsman has capacity to be a party in a lawsuit. He is appointed and removed by Congress with the vote of two-thirds of the members present of each House.
… (Sec. 86) - SpanishEl Defensor del Pueblo es un órgano independiente instituido en el ámbito del Congreso de la Nación, que actuará con plena autonomía funcional, sin recibir instrucciones de ninguna autoridad. Su misión es la defensa y protección de los derechos humanos y demás derechos, garantías e intereses tutelados en esta Constitución y las leyes, ante hechos, actos u omisiones de la Administración; y el control del ejercicio de las funciones administrativas públicas.
El Defensor del Pueblo tiene legitimación procesal. Es designado y removido por el Congreso con el voto de las dos terceras partes de miembros presentes de cada una de las Cámaras.
… (Art. 86)