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Political Rights and Association
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(2) Every citizen shall have the following freedoms:
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(c) freedom to form political parties,
(d) freedom to form unions and associations,
… (Art. 17) - Nepali…
(२) प्रत्येक नागरिकलाई देहायको स्वतन्त्रता हुनेछ:
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(ग) राजनीतिक दल खोल्ने स्वतन्त्रता,
(घ) संघ र संस्था खोल्ने स्वतन्त्रता,
... (धारा १७)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishCitizens who, on the day of the election, have reached 18 years of age shall have the electoral right.
The right to stand for election shall be established by the Constitution of the Republic of Lithuania and by the election laws.
... (Art. 34) - LithuanianPiliečiai, kuriems rinkimų dieną yra sukakę 18 metų, turi rinkimų teisę.
Teisę būti išrinktam nustato Lietuvos Respublikos Konstitucija ir rinkimų įstatymai.
... (34 straipsnis)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishWomen and men have equal rights and responsibilities in the economic, political, cultural, occupational, social, and familial domains, as well as in any other domain. The State guarantees that both will be offered the same opportunities and possibilities.
… (Art. 43) - SpanishLa mujer y el hombre tienen iguales derechos y responsabilidades en lo económico, político, cultural, laboral, social, familiar y en cualquier otro ámbito. El Estado garantiza que se ofrezcan a ambos las mismas oportunidades y posibilidades.
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Political Rights and Association
- English1. Power shall be exercised by the people through referendum, suffrage and through other forms constitutionally provided for.
2. Holders of posts in organs of political power shall be appointed by suffrage. They may also be appointed by the representatives of the people or through any other constitutionally or legally established form. (Art. 4) - Portuguese1. O poder político é exercido pelo povo através do referendo, do sufrágio e pelas demais formas constitucionalmente estabelecidas.
2. Para além da designação por sufrágio dos titulares dos órgãos do poder político, estes poderão ser também designados pelos representantes do povo ou pela forma constitucional ou legalmente estabelecida. (Art. 4)
Political Rights and Association
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Suffrage may be direct or indirect. It is always universal, equal, and secret.
All Senegalese nationals of both sexes, who are 18 years old, enjoying their civil and political rights, are electors within the conditions determined by the law. (Art. 3) - French
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Le suffrage peut être direct ou indirect. Il est toujours universel, égal et secret.
Tous les nationaux sénégalais des deux sexes, âgés de 18 ans accomplis, jouissant de leurs droits civils et politiques, sont électeurs dans les conditions déterminées par la loi. (Art. 3)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishIndividuals have the right to address public authorities. (Art. 46)
- Arabicلكل فرد الحق في مخاطبة السلطات العامة. (المادة 46)
Political Rights and Association
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The right of association shall be recognised. This right may be restricted by Act of Parliament in the interest of public order. (Art. 8)
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Het recht tot vereniging wordt erkend. Bij de wet kan dit recht worden beperkt in het belang van de openbare orde. (Art. 8)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishThe State shall promote equality with respect to the representation of women and men in publicly appointed or elected office, in its executive and decision-making institutions, and political parties and movements. As for candidacies in multi-person elections, their participation shall be respected by rotation of power and sequencing.
The State shall adopt affirmative action measures to guarantee the participation of discriminated sectors. (Art. 65) - SpanishEl Estado promoverá la representación paritaria de mujeres y hombres en los cargos de nominación o designación de la función pública, en sus instancias de dirección y decisión, y en los partidos y movimientos políticos. En las candidaturas a las elecciones pluripersonales se respetará su participación alternada y secuencial.
El Estado adoptará medidas de acción afirmativa para garantizar la participación de los sectores discriminados. (Art. 65)
Political Rights and Association
- English[The following] are of the domain of the law:
The rules concerning the following matters:
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– the regime of political parties and associations;
… (Art. 80) - FrenchSont du domaine de la loi:
Les règles relatives aux matières suivantes:
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- Le régime des partis politiques et des associations;
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Political Rights and Association
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3. Women shall have the right to participate equally with men in public life.
4. All levels of government shall:
a. promote women participation in public life and their representation in the legislative and executive organs by at least twenty-five per cent4 as an affirmative action to redress imbalances created by history, customs, and traditions;
… (Art. 16)