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Political Rights and Association
- English
The Election Law shall include the provisions that ensure:
1. The freedom of voters to choose their representatives
… (Art. 61) - Arabic
يجب أن يتضمن قانون الانتخاب الأحكام التي تكف ل:
1 حرية الناخبين باختيار ممثليھم
... (المادّة 61)
Political Rights and Association
- English
Freedom to establish associations is guaranteed, on national foundations, for legitimate objectives, using peaceful means, in a manner that does not contradict with the provisions and objectives of this statute, and in accordance with the conditions and circumstances prescribed by the law.
It is prohibited to establish associations whose activities are hostile to societal order, that are secret, or that are of a military nature. It is not permitted to force a person to join any association. (Art. 40) - Arabic
حرية تكوين الجمعيات مكفولة، وذلك على أسس وطنية ولأهداف مشروعة وبوسائل سلمية وبما لا يتعارض مع نصوص وأهداف هذا النظام، ووفقا للشروط والأوضاع التي يبينها القانون.
ويحظر إنشاء جمعيات يكون نشاطها معاديا لنظام المجتمع، أو سريا، أو ذا طابع عسكري، ولا يجوز إجبار أحد على الانضمام إلى أي جمعية. (المادّة ٤٠)
Political Rights and Association
- English…
All the citizens have the right to constitute associations and trade unions freely, under reserve of conforming to the formalities ordered in the laws and regulations.
… (Art. 15) - Arabic...
يحق لجميع المواطنين تشكيل جمعيات ونقابات عمالية مع مراعاة الامتثال للإجراءات الشكلية المطلوبة في القوانين واللوائح.
... (المادة 15) - French…
Tous les citoyens ont le droit de constituer librement des associations et syndicats sous réserve de se conformer aux formalités édictées par les lois et règlements.
… (Art. 15)
Political Rights and Association
- English
Paraguayan citizens, without distinction, that have turned eighteen years old are electors.
The Paraguayans residing abroad are electors. The citizens are electors and eligible, with no other restrictions than that established in this Constitution and in the law.
… (Art. 120) - Spanish
Son electores los ciudadanos paraguayos, sin distinción, que hayan cumplido dieciocho años. Los paraguayos residentes en el extranjero son electores.
Los ciudadanos son electores y elegibles, sin más restricciones que las establecidas en esta Constitución y en la Ley.
... (Art. 120)
Political Rights and Association
- English…
(2) The principles of good governance, which bind the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level, include—
(a) a multi-party democratic political system;
(b) an electoral system based on—
(i) universal adult suffrage and equality of votes;
(ii) free, fair and regular elections; and
(iii) adequate representation of the electorate;
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(d) respect for the rights of all political parties;
… (Sec. 3)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishCitizens are guaranteed freedom of speech, the press, assembly, demonstration and association.
The State shall guarantee the conditions for the free activities of democratic political parties and social organizations. (Art. 67) - Korean공민은 언론, 출판, 집회, 시위와 결사의 자유를 가진다.
국가는 민주주의적정당, 사회단체의 자유로운 활동조건을 보장한다. (제67조)
Political Rights and Association
- English…
(2) A person shall be entitled to vote if-
(a) he is a citizen of Pakistan;
(b) he is not less than eighteen years of age;
(c) his name appears on the electoral roll; and
(d) he is not declared by a competent court to be of unsound mind.
… (Art. 51) - Urdu…
(۲) کوئی شخص ووٹ دینے کا حقدار ہو گا اگر،۔۔
(الف) وہ پاکستان کا شہری ہو؛
(ب) وہ عمر میں اٹھارہ سال سے کم نہ ہو؛
(ج) اس کا نام انتخابی فہرست میں موجود ہو؛ اور
(د) اسے کسی با اختیار عدالت نے فاتر العقل قرار نہ دیا ہو۔
…(آرٹیکل ۵۱)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishThe Haitian people proclaim this Constitution:
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To assure to women a representation in the instances of power and of decision which must conform to the equality of the sexes and to equity of gender. (Preamble) - FrenchLe Peuple Haïtien proclame la présente Constitution:
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Pour assurer aux femmes une représentation dans les instances de pouvoir et de décision qui soit conforme à l’égalité des sexes et à l’équité de genre. (Préambule)
Political Rights and Association
- English1. Citizens have the right to, freely and without requiring any specific authorization, start associations, as long as they are not promoting violence and their objectives are not contrary to the law.
… (Art. 55) - Portuguese1 - Os cidadãos têm o direito de, livremente e sem dependência de qualquer autorização, constituir associações, desde’que estas não se destinem a promover a violência e os respectivos fins não sejam contrários à lei.
… (Art. 55)
Political Rights and Association
- English
Every person has the right:
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13. To associate
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17. To participate, in individually or associated form, in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the Nation. Citizens, in accordance with law, have the right of election, of removal or revocation of authorities, of legislative initiative and of referendum.
... (Art. 2) - Spanish
Toda persona tiene derecho:
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13. A asociarse
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17. A participar, en forma individual o asociada, en la vida política, económica, social y cultural de la Nación. Los ciudadanos tienen, conforme a ley, los derechos de elección, de remoción o revocación de autoridades, de iniciativa legislativa y de referéndum.
… (Art. 2)