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Political Rights and Association
Angola
- English1. All citizens shall have the right to freely associate with one another without requiring any administrative authorisation, on condition that such associations are organised on the basis of democratic principles, under the terms of the law.
… (Art. 48) - Portuguese1. Os cidadãos têm o direito de, livremente e sem dependência de qualquer autorização administrativa, constituir associações, desde que estas se organizem com base em princípios democráticos, nos termos da lei.
… (Art. 48)
Political Rights and Association
Dominican Republic
- English…
5. The State should promote and guarantee the equal participation of women and men in candidate lists to the offices of popular election for the instances of guidance and decision in the public sphere, in the administration of justice, and in the State-controlled bodies. (Art. 39) - Spanish…
5) El Estado debe promover y garantizar la participación equilibrada de mujeres y hombres en las candidaturas a los cargos de elección popular para las instancias de dirección y decisión en el ámbito público, en la administración de justicia y en los organismos de control del Estado. (Art. 39)
Political Rights and Association
Israel
- EnglishEvery Israeli citizen of or over the age of eighteen years shall have the right to vote in elections to the Knesset, unless a court has deprived him of that right by virtue of any Law; the Elections Law shall determine the time at which a person shall be considered to be eighteen years of age for the purpose of the exercise of the right to vote in elections to the Knesset. (Basic Law: The Knesset (1958), Sec. 5)
- Hebrewכל אזרח ישראלי בן שמונה עשרה שנה ומעלה זכאי לבחור לכנסת אם בית משפט לא שלל ממנו זכות זו על פי חוק; חוק הבחירות יקבע את המועד שבו ייחשב אדם בן שמונה עשרה שנה לעניין השימוש בזכות הבחירה לכנסת. (חוק יסוד: הכנסת (1958), סעיף 5)
Political Rights and Association
Namibia
- English(1) All persons shall have the right to:
…
(e) freedom of association, which shall include freedom to form and join associations or unions, including trade unions and political parties;
… (Art. 21)
Political Rights and Association
Estonia
- EnglishAny citizen of Estonia who has attained eighteen years of age is eligible to vote.
… (Sec. 57) - EstonianHääleõiguslik on Eesti kodanik, kes on saanud kaheksateist aastat vanaks.
… (§ 57)
Political Rights and Association
Burundi
- EnglishThe freedom of assembly and of association is guaranteed, as well as the right to found associations or organizations in accordance with the law. (Art. 32)
- KirundiUbwigenge bwo gutunganya inama no kuja hamwe cokimwe n’ugushinga amashirahamwe, birubahirizwa hisunzwe amabwirizwa. (Ingingo ya 32)
- FrenchLa liberté de réunion et d’association est garantie, de même que le droit de fonder des associations ou organisations conformément à la loi. (Art. 32)
Political Rights and Association
Guatemala
- EnglishThe following are the rights and duties of the citizens:
a. To register in the Registry of Citizens [Registro de Ciudadanos];
b. To elect and be elected;
c. To see to the freedom and effectiveness of the suffrage and the purity of the electoral process;
d. To opt for public offices [cargos]
e. To participate in political activities;
… (Art. 136) - SpanishSon derechos y deberes de los ciudadanos:
a) Inscribirse en el Registro de Ciudadanos;
b) Elegir y ser electo;
c) Velar por la libertad y efectividad del sufragio y la pureza del proceso electoral;
d) Optar a cargos públicos;
e) Participar en actividades políticas;
… (Art. 136)
Political Rights and Association
Kyrgyzstan
- EnglishEveryone shall have the right of freedom of association. (Art. 35)
- RussianКаждый имеет право на свободу объединения. (Статья 35)
- KyrgyzАр ким биригүү эркиндигине укуктуу. (35-берене)
Political Rights and Association
Sao Tome and Principe
- EnglishAll citizens shall have the right to take part in political life and in the management of the affairs of the Country, directly or by means of freely-elected representatives. (Art. 57)
- PortugueseTodos os cidadãos têm direito de tomar parte na vida política e na direcção dos assuntos do País, directamente ou por intermédio de representantes livremente eleitos. (Art. 57)
Political Rights and Association
Hungary
- English…
(2) Everyone shall have the right to establish and join associations.
… (Freedom and Responsibility, Art. VIII) - Hungarian…
(2) Mindenkinek joga van szervezeteket létrehozni, és joga van szervezetekhez csatlakozni.
… (Szabadság és Felelősség, VIII. cikk)