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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe State works for the promotion of the political rights of the woman for a better representation within the elected assemblies, the institutions and the public and private administrations.
The modalities of application of this Article are established by the law. (Art. 34) - Arabicتعمل الدولة على تعزيز الحقوق السياسية للمرأة في المجالس المنتخبة والمؤسسات والإدارات العامة والخاصة.
ويحدد القانون طرائق تطبيق هذه المادة. (المادة 34) - FrenchL'Etat œuvre à la promotion des droits politiques de la femme par une meilleure représentation dans les assemblées élues, les institutions et administrations publiques et privées.
Les modalités d'application de cet article sont fixées par la loi. (Art. 34)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishA constitutional organic law will determine the basic organization of the Public Administration, will guarantee the functionary career and the principles of a technical and professional character on which it must be based; and will assure both the equality of opportunities for entering it and [for] the training [capacitación] and improvement [perfeccionamiento] of its members.
… (Art. 38) - SpanishUna ley orgánica constitucional determinará la organización básica de la Administración Pública, garantizará la carrera funcionaria y los principios de carácter técnico y profesional en que deba fundarse, y asegurará tanto la igualdad de oportunidades de ingreso a ella como la capacitación y el perfeccionamiento de sus integrantes.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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2. Citizens shall be equal in assuming the functions of public service, and the law shall determine the conditions of assuming such functions and the rights and duties assigned to them. (Art. 26) - Arabic...
2المواطنون متساوون في تولي وظائف الخدمة العامة، ويحدد القانون شروط توليھا وحقوق وواجبات المكلفين بھ ا. (المادّة 26)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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2. The State shall, through participation of all citizens, ensure national stability and development by encouraging democratic dialogue and national consensus; and by laying a firm political, cultural and moral foundation of national unity and social harmony.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishPersons wishing to have a career in the armed forces or police force shall not be discriminated against for admittance. The law shall stipulate the specific requirements for those cases where special skills, knowledge or capabilities are required.
Members of the Armed Forces and the National Police Force shall be subject to specific laws governing their rights and obligations and subject to their system of advancement and promotions based on merit and gender equity criteria. Their job security and professional development shall be guaranteed.
… (Art. 160) - SpanishLas personas aspirantes a la carrera militar y policial no serán discriminadas para su ingreso. La ley establecerá los requisitos específicos para los casos en los que se requiera de habilidades, conocimientos o capacidades especiales.
Los miembros de las Fuerzas Armadas y de la Policía Nacional estarán sujetos a las leyes específicas que regulen sus derechos y obligaciones, y su sistema de ascensos y promociones con base en méritos y con criterios de equidad de género. Se garantizará su estabilidad y profesionalización.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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Citizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the equal rights to access civil service.
… (Art. 37) - Uzbek
O‘zbekiston Respublikasining fuqarolari davlat xizmatiga kirishda teng huquqqa egadirlar.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe State must promote the well-being of the citizens, to protect and to defend the rights of the human person and the defenders of human rights.
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It guarantees the equal access to public employment.
… (Art. 23) - FrenchL'État doit promouvoir le bien- être des citoyens, protéger et défendre les droits de la personne humaine et les défenseurs des droits humains.
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Il garantit l'égal accès aux emplois publics.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- 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)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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Democracy entails the right of the individual to participate in and influence the development of society and his or her living conditions.
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Kansanvaltaan sisältyy yksilön oikeus osallistua ja vaikuttaa yhteiskunnan ja elinympäristönsä kehittämiseen.
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Till demokratin hör att den enskilde har rätt att ta del i och påverka samhällets och livsmiljöns utveckling.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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Access to the public functions is open to all citizens without other conditions that those of capacity and aptitude.
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L’accès aux fonctions publiques est ouvert à tout citoyen sans autres conditions que celles de la capacité et des aptitudes.
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