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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe law shall regulate the civil service on the basis of aptitude, merit and conduct. It shall guarantee security of employment. (Art. 236-1)
- FrenchLa loi règlemente la Fonction Publique sur la base de l'aptitude, du mérite et de la discipline. Elle garantit la sécurité de l'emploi. (Art. 236.1)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English
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2. Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic have the right to participate in the management of public and state affairs, either directly or through their representatives.
3. Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic have equal rights, equal opportunities when entering public civil and municipal service, promotion in the manner prescribed by law.
4. Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic have the right to participate in the discussion and adoption of laws and decisions of national and local importance.
... (Art. 37) - Russian
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2. Граждане Кыргызской Республики имеют право участвовать в управлении делами общества и государства как непосредственно, так и через своих представителей.
3. Граждане Кыргызской Республики имеют равные права, равные возможности при поступлении на государственную гражданскую и муниципальную службу, продвижении в должности в порядке, предусмотренном законом.
4. Граждане Кыргызской Республики имеют право участвовать в обсуждении и принятии законов и решений республиканского и местного значения.
... (Статья 37) - Kyrgyz
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2. Кыргыз Республикасынын жарандары мамлекеттин жана коомдун иштерин башкарууга түздөн-түз, ошондой эле өздөрүнүн өкүлдөрү аркылуу катышууга укуктуу.
3. Кыргыз Республикасынын жарандары мамлекеттик жарандык жана муниципалдык кызматка мыйзамда белгиленген тартипте кирүүдө, кызмат боюнча көтөрүлүүдө бирдей укуктарга, бирдей мүмкүнчүлүктөргө ээ.
4. Кыргыз Республикасынын жарандары мыйзамдарды, республикалык жана жергиликтүү маанидеги чечимдерди талкуулоого жана кабыл алууга катышууга укуктуу.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishEvery Burundian has the right to participate, either directly, or indirectly through their representatives, in the direction and in the administration [gestion] of the affairs of the State, under reserve of the legal conditions, notably of age and of capacity.
Every Burundian has equally the right to accede to the public functions of their country. (Art. 51) - KirundiUmurundi wese arafise ijambo mu vyerekeye intwaro no mu gutunganya ivy’igihugu, yiserukiye we nyene canke aciye ku bamuserukira ariko bidateye kubiri n’amabwirizwa abitegekanya nk’ayerekeye imyaka y’amavuka n’ayerekana ababikwiye.
Umurundi wese arashobora kandi gushingwa amabanga y’igihugu ciwe. (Ingingo ya 51) - FrenchTout burundais a le droit de participer, soit directement, soit indirectement par ses représentants, à la direction et à la gestion des affaires de l’Etat sous réserve des conditions légales, notamment d’âge et de capacité.
Tout burundais a également le droit d’accéder aux fonctions publiques de son pays. (Art. 51)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishAgrarian reform and rural development are effected in accordance with the following bases:
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10. the participation of the peasant woman, in equality with the man, in the plans of agrarian reform;
… (Art. 115) - SpanishLa reforma agraria y el desarrollo rural se efectuarán de acuerdo con las siguientes bases:
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10. la participación de la mujer campesina, en igualdad con el hombre, en los planes de la reforma agraria;
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe State shall--
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(f) enable the people of different areas, through education, training, agricultural and industrial development and other methods, to participate fully in all forms of national activities, including employment in the service of Pakistan;
… (Art. 37) - Urduمملکت--
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(و) مختلف علاقوں کے افراد کو، تعلیم، تربیت، زرعی اور صنعتی ترقی اور دیگر طریقوں سے اس قابل بنائے گی کہ وہ ہر قسم کی قومی سرگرمیوں میں، جن میں ملازمت پاکستان میں خدمت بھی شامل ہے، پورا پورا حصہ لے سکیں؛
… (آرٹیکل ۳۷)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe State has as fundamental missions:
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– to guarantee the democratic policy and the democratic participation of the citizens in the organization of political power and in the other aspects of the political and social life of the Nation;
… (Art. 8) - Arabicللدولة مهمات أساسية:
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- ضمان السياسات الديمقراطية و المشاركة الديمقراطية للمواطنين في تنظيم السلطة السياسية وفي جوانب أخرى من الحياة السياسية والاجتماعية للأمة؛
... (المادة 8) - FrenchL’État a pour missions fondamentales:
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- de garantir la démocratie politique et la participation démocratique des citoyens à l'organisation du pouvoir politique et aux autres aspects de la vie politique et sociale de la Nation;
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishEveryone has a duty to fulfill his or her social responsibilities and participate together in the political, civic and community life of the country, promoting and protecting human rights as the foundation of democratic coexistence and social peace. (Art. 132)
- SpanishToda persona tiene el deber de cumplir sus responsabilidades sociales y participar solidariamente en la vida política, civil y comunitaria del país, promoviendo y defendiendo los derechos humanos como fundamento de la convivencia democrática y de la paz social. (Art. 132)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishEvery citizen shall have the right to participate in the political, economic, social and cultural life and the law shall regulate this. (Art. 34)
- Arabicلكل مواطن حق الإسهام في الحياة السياسية والإقتصادية والإجتماعية والثقافية وينظم القانون ذلك. (المادّة 34)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English1. It is a fundamental principle of the State of Eritrea to guarantee its citizens broad and active participation in all political, economic, social and cultural life of the country.
2. Any act that violates the human rights of women or limits or otherwise thwarts their role and participation is prohibited.
3. There shall be established appropriate institutions to encourage and develop people's initiative and participation in their communities.
4. Pursuant to the provisions of this Constitution and laws enacted pursuant thereto, all Eritreans, without distinction, are guaranteed equal opportunity to participate in any position of leadership in the country.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishWomen in the People's Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life, political, economic, cultural and social, and family life.
The state protects the rights and interests of women, applies the principle of equal pay for equal work for men and women alike and trains and selects cadres from among women. (Art. 48) - Chinese中华人民共和国妇女在政治的、经济的、文化的、社会的和家庭的生活等各方面享有同男子平等的权利。
国家保护妇女的权利和利益,实行男女同工同酬,培养和选拔妇女干部。(第四十八条)