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Political Rights and Association
Dominica
- EnglishWhereas every person in Dominica is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms, that is to say, the rights whatever his race, place of origins, political opinions, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the public interest, to each and all of the following, namely-
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(b) freedom of conscience, of expression and of assembly and association;
… (Sec. 1)
Political Rights and Association
Cabo Verde
- EnglishThe following shall be the fundamental tasks of the State:
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d) To guarantee political democracy and the democratic participation of all citizens in the organization of political power and in all other aspects of political and national social life;
… (Art. 7) - PortugueseSão tarefas fundamentais do Estado:
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d) Garantir a democracia política e a participação democrática dos cidadãos na organização do poder político e nos demais aspectos da vida política e social nacional;
… (Art. 7)
Political Rights and Association
Turkmenistan
- EnglishThe right to nominate candidates shall be exercised in accordance with the legislation of Turkmenistan. (Art. 123)
- RussianПраво выдвижения кандидатов осуществляется в соответствии с законодательством Туркменистана. (Статья 123)
- TurkmenDalaşgärleri hödürlemek hukugy Türkmenistanyň kanunçylygyna laýyklykda amala aşyrylýar. (123-nji madda)
Political Rights and Association
Cabo Verde
- English1. The right to elect or to be elected to any political office may only be exercised by a voting citizen who is validly registered in an electoral census on the date of the elections or of the presentation of his or her candidature.
… (Art. 95) - Portuguese1. Só pode exercer o direito de sufrágio ou ser eleito para qualquer cargo político, o cidadão eleitor que se encontre validamente recenseado na data das eleições ou da apresentação da candidatura.
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Political Rights and Association
South Sudan
- English1. The right to peaceful assembly is recognized and guaranteed; every person shall have the right to freedom of association with others, including the right to form or join political parties, associations and trade or professional unions for the protection of his or her interests.
… (Art. 25)
Political Rights and Association
Indonesia
- EnglishThe freedom to associate and to assemble, to express written and oral opinions, etc., shall be regulated by law. (Art. 28)
- IndonesianKemerdekaan berserikat dan berkumpul, mengeluarkan pikiran dengan lisan dan tulisan dan sebagainya ditetapkan dengan undang-undang. (Pasal 28)
Political Rights and Association
Dominican Republic
- EnglishThe following are rights of citizens:
1. To elect to and be eligible for posts established by the present Constitution;
2. To decide on matters that are proposed to them by referendum;
… (Art. 22) - SpanishSon derechos de ciudadanas y ciudadanos:
1) Elegir y ser elegibles para los cargos que establece la presente Constitución;
2) Decidir sobre los asuntos que se les propongan mediante referendo;
… (Art. 22)
Political Rights and Association
Kyrgyzstan
- English...
2. The citizens shall be entitled to create political parties, professional unions as well as other public associations on the basis of free will and unity of interests for implementation and protection of their rights and freedoms, as well as satisfying political, economic, social, labor, cultural and other interests.
… (Art. 4) - Russian...
2. Политические партии, профессиональные союзы и другие общественные объединения могут создаваться гражданами на основе свободного волеизъявления и общности интересов для реализации и защиты своих прав и свобод, удовлетворения политических, экономических, социальных, трудовых, культурных и иных интересов.
… (Статья 4) - Kyrgyz...
2. Саясий партиялар, кесиптик бирликтер, дагы башка коомдук бирикмелер өздөрүнүн укуктарын жана эркиндиктерин жүзөгө ашыруу жана жарандардын өз эркин коргоо, саясий, экономикалык, социалдык, эмгектик, маданий жана башка кызыкчылыктарын канааттандыруу үчүн эркин билдирүү жана кызыкчылыктарынын жалпылыгынын негизинде түзүлүшү мүмкүн.
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Political Rights and Association
Bulgaria
- English(1) All citizens shall be free to associate.
… (Art. 44) - Bulgarian(1) Гражданите могат свободно да се сдружават.
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Political Rights and Association
Haiti
- EnglishNational sovereignty is vested in all citizens.
Citizens directly exercise the prerogatives of sovereignty by:
a. electing the President of the Republic;
b. electing members of the Legislature;
c. electing members of all other bodies or all assemblies provided for by the Constitution and by law. (Art. 58) - FrenchLa souveraineté nationale réside dans l'universalité des citoyens.
Les citoyens exercent directement les prérogatives de la souveraineté par:
a. l'élection du Président de la République;
b. l'élection des membres du Pouvoir législatif;
c. l'élection des membres de tous autres corps ou de toutes assemblées prévues par la constitution et par la loi. (Art. 58)