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Protection from Violence
Albania
- English
No one may be required to perform forced labor, … (Art. 26)
- Albanian
Askujt nuk mund t’i kërkohet të kryejë një punë të detyruar, … (Neni 26)
Protection from Violence
Nauru
- EnglishWhereas every person in Nauru is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, has the right, whatever his race, place of origin, 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 freedoms, namely:-
(a) life, liberty, security of the person, … and the protection of the law;
… (Art. 3)
Protection from Violence
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- EnglishEvery person has the right to protection by the State, through the citizen safety organs regulated by law, from situations that affect or constitute a threat, vulnerability or risk to the physical integrity of individuals, their properties, the enjoyment of rights or the Fulfillment of duties. … (Art. 55)
- SpanishToda persona tiene derecho a la protección por parte del Estado a través de los órganos de seguridad ciudadana regulados por ley, frente a situaciones que constituyan amenaza, vulnerabilidad o riesgo para la integridad física de las personas, sus propiedades, el disfrute de sus derechos y el cumplimiento de sus deberes. ... (Art. 55)
Protection from Violence
Egypt
- English…
The State shall provide children with care and protection from all forms of violence, abuse, mistreatment and commercial and sexual exploitation.
… It is prohibited to employ children before the age of completing their preparatory education (six years of primary and three years of preparatory) or in jobs which subject them to danger.
… (Art. 80) - Arabic…
وتلتزم الدّولة برعاية الطفل وحمايته من جميع أشكال العنف والإساءة وسوء المعاملة والاستغلال الجنسى والتجاري
ويحظر تشغيل الطفل قبل تجاوزه سن إتمام التعليم الاساسى (ست سنوات من التعليم الابتدائي وثلاث سنوات من التعليم الإعدادي)، كما يحظر تشغيله فى الأعمال التى تعرضه للخطر
… (المادّة 80)
Protection from Violence
Zimbabwe
- English…
(5) Freedom of expression and freedom of the media exclude—
(a) incitement to violence;
(b) advocacy of hatred or hate speech;
… (Sec. 61)
Protection from Violence
Croatia
- EnglishNo one may be subjected to any form of ill-treatment or, without his/her consent, to medical or scientific experiments.
Forced and compulsory labour shall be forbidden. (Art. 23) - CroatianNitko ne smije biti podvrgnut bilo kakvu obliku zlostavljanja ili, bez svoje privole, liječničkim ili znanstvenim pokusima.
Zabranjen je prisilni i obvezatni rad. (Članak 23)
Protection from Violence
Bahrain
- Englisha. The family is the basis of society, deriving its strength from religion, morality and love of the homeland. The law preserves its lawful entity, strengthens its bonds and values, under its aegis extends protection to mothers and children, tends the young and protects them from exploitation and safeguards them against moral, bodily and spiritual neglect.
… (Art. 5) - Arabicأ - الأسرة أساس المجتمع، قوامها الدين والأخلاق وحب الوطن، يحفظ القانون كيانـها الشرعي، ويقوي أواصرها وقيمها، ويحمي في ظلها الأمومة والطفولة، ويرعى النشء، ويحميه من الاستغلال، ويقيه الإهمال الأدبي والجسماني والروحي.
… (المادّة 5)
Protection from Violence
Gambia
- English(1) No person shall be held in slavery or servitude.
(2) No person shall be required to perform forced labour.
… (Sec. 20)
Protection from Violence
Belize
- EnglishWhereas every person in Belize is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his race, place of origin, 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-
(a) life, liberty, security of the person, and the protection of the law;
… (Sec. 3)
Protection from Violence
Indonesia
- English…
(2) Every person shall have the right to be free from torture or inhumane and degrading treatment, and shall have the right to obtain political asylum from another country. (Art. 28G) - Indonesian…
(2) Setiap orang berhak untuk bebas dari penyiksaan atau perlakuan yang merendahkan derajat martabat manusia dan berhak memperoleh suaka politik dari negara lain. (Pasal 28G)