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Protection from Violence
Costa Rica
- EnglishEvery person is free in the Republic; whoever is under the protection of its laws may not be slave [masculine] or slave [feminine]. (Art. 20)
- SpanishToda persona es libre en la República, quien se halle bajo la protección de sus leyes no podrá ser esclavo ni esclava. (Art. 20)
Protection from Violence
Bahamas
- EnglishWhereas every person in The Bahamas 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, namely-
a. life, liberty, security of the person and the protection of the law;
… (Art. 15)
Protection from Violence
Palestine
- EnglishIt is unlawful to conduct any medical or scientific experiment on any person without prior legal consent.
… (Art. 16) - Arabicلا يجوز إجراء أي تجربة طبية أو علميّة على أحد دون رضاء قانوني مسبق
… (المادّة 16)
Protection from Violence
Russian Federation
- English…
2. Compulsory labour shall be forbidden.
... (Art. 37) - Russian…
2. Принудительный труд запрещен.
... (Статья 37)
Protection from Violence
Kenya
- EnglishDespite any other provision in this Constitution, the following rights and fundamental freedoms shall not be limited—
(a) freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment;
(b) freedom from slavery or servitude;
… (Art. 25) - SwahiliLicha ya vifungu vingine vyovyote katika Katiba hii, haki zifuatazo na uhuru wa msingi hazitawekewa mipaka-
(a) uhuru dhidi ya kuteswa na ukatili, kitendo au adhabu ya udhalilishaji;
(b) uhuru dhidi ya utumwa na kutumikishwa;
… (Kifungu cha 25)
Protection from Violence
Ecuador
- EnglishThe State will adopt, among others, the following measures that assure to children [feminine], children [masculine] and adolescents:
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2. Special protection against any type of labor or economic exploitation. Work by minors [under] fifteen years is prohibited, and policies of progressive eradication of child labor shall be implemented. Work by adolescents [feminine] and adolescents [masculine] will be exceptional, and may not infringe [conculcar] their right to education nor may it be realized in situations harmful or dangerous to their health or personal development. Their work and other activities shall be respected, recognized, and supported as long as it does not infringe on [atenten] their instruction and integral development.
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4. Protection and attention against any kind of violence, maltreatment, sexual exploitation or [exploitation] of any other kind, or against negligence that provokes such situations.
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7. Protection against the influence of programs or messages, disseminated by means of any media, which promote violence, or racial or gender discrimination. The public policies of communication shall prioritize their education and the respect for their rights [to their] image, integrity and others specific to their age. Limitations and sanctions will be established to make these rights effective.
… (Art. 46) - SpanishEl Estado adoptará, entre otras, las siguientes medidas que aseguren a las niñas, niños y adolescentes:
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2. Protección especial contra cualquier tipo de explotación laboral o económica. Se prohíbe el trabajo de menores de quince años, y se implementarán políticas de erradicación progresiva del trabajo infantil. El trabajo de las adolescentes y los adolescentes será excepcional, y no podrá conculcar su derecho a la educación ni realizarse en situaciones nocivas o peligrosas para su salud o su desarrollo personal. Se respetará, reconocerá y respaldará su trabajo y las demás actividades siempre que no atenten a su formación y a su desarrollo integral.
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4. Protección y atención contra todo tipo de violencia, maltrato, explotación sexual o de cualquier otra índole, o contra la negligencia que provoque tales situaciones.
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7. Protección frente a la influencia de programas o mensajes, difundidos a través de cualquier medio, que promuevan la violencia, o la discriminación racial o de género. Las políticas públicas de comunicación priorizarán su educación y el respeto a sus derechos de imagen, integridad y los demás específicos de su edad. Se establecerán limitaciones y sanciones para hacer efectivos estos derechos.
… (Art. 46)
Protection from Violence
Thailand
- English… Torture, brutal acts or punishment by cruel or inhumane means shall not be permitted. (Sec. 28)
- Thai… การทรมาน ทารุณกรรม หรือการลงโทษด้วยวิธีการโหดร้ายหรือไร้มนุษยธรรมจะกระทํามิได้ (มาตรา ๒๘)
Protection from Violence
Spain
- English(1) Every person has the right to freedom and security.
… (Sec. 17) - Spanish1. Toda persona tiene derecho a la libertad y a la seguridad.
… (Art. 17)
Protection from Violence
Papua New Guinea
- English(1) No person shall be required to perform forced labour.
… (Sec. 43)
Protection from Violence
Malawi
- English…
2. Each member of the family shall enjoy full and equal respect and shall be protected by law against all forms of neglect, cruelty or exploitation.
… (Sec. 22)