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- English1. For protection by the family, it shall specifically be the responsibility of the State:
a) To assist families in their mission as custodians of moral values recognized by the community;
b) To promote social and economic independence of family households;
c) To cooperate with parents in the raising of their children;
d) To define and implement, after consulting representative associations for families, a global and integrated family policy.
2. The state shall also have the duty to ensure the elimination of conditions that wreak discrimination on women and to guarantee the protection of their rights as well as children’s rights. (Art. 88) - Portuguese1. Para a protecção da família, incumbe ao Estado, designadamente:
a) Assistir a família na sua missão de guardiã dos valores morais reconhecidos pela comunidade;
b) Promover a independência social e económica dos agregados familiares;
c) Cooperar com os pais na educação dos filhos;
d) Definir e executar, ouvidas as associações representativas das famílias, uma política de família com carácter global e integrado.
2. O Estado tem ainda o dever de velar pela eliminação das condi- ções que importam a discriminação da mulher e de assegurar a protec- ção dos seus direitos, bem como dos direitos da criança. (Art. 88)
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- English(1) The family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and the necessary basis of social order, and shall enjoy the recognition and protection of the State.
... (Art. 45) - Swahili(1) Familia ni kiungo cha asili na cha msingi cha jamii na msingi muhimu wa maadili ya kijamii, na itanufaika na kutambuliwa na kulindwa na Serikali.
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The State organizes institutions and services that facilitate the ability of working families to carry out their responsibilities. (Art. 64) - Spanish…
El Estado organiza instituciones y servicios que faciliten a las familias trabajadoras el desempeño de sus responsabilidades. (Art. 64)
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- English(1) Citizens shall have the right to social security and social assistance.
(2) The State shall provide social security for the temporarily unemployed in accordance with conditions and procedures established by law.
(3) The aged without relatives and unable to support themselves, as well as invalids and the socially weak shall receive special protection from the State and society. (Art. 51) - Bulgarian(1) Гражданите имат право на обществено осигуряване и социално подпомагане.
(2) Лицата, останали временно без работа, се осигуряват социално при условия и по ред, определени със закон.
(3) Старите хора, които нямат близки и не могат да се издържат от своето имущество, както и лицата с физически и психически увреждания, се намират под особена закрила на държавата и обществото. (Чл. 51)
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The State is committed to guaranteeing the specific needs of vulnerable persons.
It takes the measures necessary to prevent the vulnerability of children, of women, of mothers, of the elderly and of the persons with disabilities [situation de handicap].
It commits to guaranteeing the access of the vulnerable persons to the services of health, to education, to employment, to culture, and to sports and leisure. (Art. 32) - French
L’Etat s’engage à garantir les besoins spécifiques des personnes vulnérables.
Il prend les mesures nécessaires pour prévenir la vulnérabilité des enfants, des femmes, des mères, des personnes âgées et des personnes en situation de handicap.
Il s’engage à garantir l’accès des personnes vulnérables aux services de santé, à l’éducation, à l’emploi, à la culture, aux sports et aux loisirs. (Art. 32)
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- EnglishThe State and the society protect the family. (Art. 16)
- Arabicالدّولة والمجتمع يحميان الأسرة. (المادّة 16)
- FrenchL’État et la société protègent la famille. (Art. 16)
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- EnglishAll arbitrary displacement is forbidden. Persons who have been displaced shall have the right to receive protection and emergency humanitarian aid from the authorities, ensuring access to food, shelter, housing, and medical and health services.
Children, adolescents, pregnant women, mothers with underage daughters and sons, elderly persons and persons with disabilities shall receive preferential and specialized humanitarian assistance.
All displaced persons and groups shall have the right to return to their place of origin voluntarily, with safety and dignity. (Art. 42) - SpanishSe prohíbe todo desplazamiento arbitrario. Las personas que hayan sido desplazadas tendrán derecho a recibir protección y asistencia humanitaria emergente de las autoridades, que asegure el acceso a alimentos, alojamiento, vivienda y servicios médicos y sanitarios.
Las niñas, niños, adolescentes, mujeres embarazadas, madres con hijas o hijos menores, personas adultas mayores y personas con discapacidad recibirán asistencia humanitaria preferente y especializada.
Todas las personas y grupos desplazados tienen derecho a retornar a su lugar de origen de forma voluntaria, segura y digna. (Art. 42)
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(5) By means of separate measures, Hungary shall protect families, children, women, the elderly and those living with disabilities. (Freedom and Responsibility, Art. XV) - Hungarian
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(5) Magyarország külön intézkedésekkel védi a családokat, a gyermekeket, a nőket, az időseket és a fogyatékkal élőket. (Szabadság és Felelősség, XV. cikk)
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- EnglishMarriage and family constitute the natural and moral base of the human community. They are placed under the protection of the State.
The State and public collectivities have the duty to see to the physical, mental and moral health of the family, particularly of the mother and of the child. (Art. 21) - FrenchLe mariage et la famille constituent la base naturelle et morale de la communauté humaine. Ils sont placés sous la protection de l’État.
L’État et les collectivités publiques ont le devoir de veiller à la santé physique, mentale et morale de la famille, particulièrement de la mère et de l’enfant. (Art. 21)
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- EnglishEvery person has the right to adequate, safe and comfortable, hygienic housing, with appropriate essential basic services, including a habitat such as to humanize family, neighborhood and community relations. The progressive meeting of this requirement is the shared responsibility of citizens and the State in all areas.
The State shall give priority to families, and shall guarantee them, especially those with meager resources, the possibility of access to social policies and credit for the construction, purchase or enlargement of dwellings. (Art. 82) - SpanishToda persona tiene derecho a una vivienda adecuada, segura, cómoda, higiénica, con servicios básicos esenciales que incluyan un hábitat que humanice las relaciones familiares, vecinales y comunitarias. La satisfacción progresiva de este derecho es obligación compartida entre los ciudadanos y ciudadanas y el Estado en todos sus ámbitos.
El Estado dará prioridad a las familias y garantizará los medios para que éstas y especialmente las de escasos recursos, puedan acceder a las políticas sociales y al crédito para la construcción, adquisición o ampliación de viviendas. (Art. 82)