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Obligations of the State
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The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg …
It is founded on the principles of a State of law and respect for human rights. (Art. 2)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishConvention on the Rights of the Child.
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women.
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Convention Against Torture and Other Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.
Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.
Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment and Eradication of Violence against Women. (Fourth Schedule, Conventions)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe individual rights and the fundamental freedoms are guaranteed by the Constitution and their exercise is organized by the law. (Art. 7)
- FrenchLes droits individuels et les libertés fondamentales sont garantis par la Constitution et leur exercice est organisé par la loi. (Art. 7)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishPersons, communities, peoples, nations and communities are bearers of rights and shall enjoy the rights guaranteed to them in the Constitution and in international instruments.
… (Art. 10) - SpanishLas personas, comunidades, pueblos, nacionalidades y colectivos son titulares y gozarán de los derechos garantizados en la Constitución y en los instrumentos internacionales.
… (Art. 10)
Obligations of the State
- English
1. The Kyrgyz Republic shall ensure that all persons within its territory and subject to its jurisdiction enjoy protection of their rights and freedoms.
… (Art. 24) - Russian
1. Кыргызская Республика обеспечивает всем лицам, находящимся в пределах ее территории и под ее юрисдикцией, защиту их прав и свобод.
... (Статья 24) - Kyrgyz
1. Кыргыз Республикасы өз аймагынын чегинде жана өзүнүн юрисдикциясында турган бардык адамдардын укуктарын жана эркиндиктерин камсыз кылат.
… (24-берене)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe fundamental values of the constitutional order of the Republic of North Macedonia are:
- the basic freedoms and rights of the individual and citizen, recognized in international law and set down in the Constitution;
… (Art. 8) - MacedonianТемелни вредности на уставниот поредок на Република Северна Македонија се:
- основните слободи и права на човекот и граѓанинот признати со меѓународното право и утврдени со Уставот;
… (Член 8)
Obligations of the State
- English
The enumeration of the rights established in this Chapter3 does not exclude others that the Constitution guarantees, nor others of analogous nature or that are based on the dignity of man, or on the principles of sovereignty of the people, of the democratic State of law and the republican form of government. (Art. 3)
- Spanish
La enumeración de los derechos establecidos en este capítulo no excluye los demás que la Constitución garantiza, ni otros de naturaleza análoga o que se fundan en la dignidad del hombre, o en los principios de soberanía del pueblo, del Estado democrático de derecho y de la forma republicana de gobierno. (Art. 3)
Obligations of the State
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This Constitution reaffirms, develops and deepens the fundamental principles of the Mozambican State, and enshrines the sovereign nature of the democratic rule of law, based on pluralism of expression and partisan organisation and on respect for and the guarantee of fundamental rights and liberties of citizens.
… (Preamble) - Portuguese…
A presente Constituição reafirma, desenvolve e aprofunda os princípios fundamentais do Estado moçambicano, consagra o carácter soberano do Estado de Direito Democrático, baseado no pluralismo de expressão, organização partidária e no respeito e garantia dos direitos e liberdades fundamentais dos cidadãos.
… (Preâmbulo)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe State shall pursue the following policies:
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(b) Policies relating to political and governance system of State:
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(2) to maintain rule of law by protecting and promoting human rights,
… (Art. 51) - Nepaliराज्यले देहायका नीतिहरू अवलम्बन गर्नेछ ः–
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(ख) राजनीतिक तथा शासन व्यवस्था सम्बन्धी नीतिः
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(२) मानव अधिकारको संरक्षण र संवर्धन गर्दै विधिको शासन कायम राख्ने,
... (धारा ५१)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishConstitutional revision laws must respect:
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d) Citizens’ rights, freedoms and guarantees;
… (Art. 288) - PortugueseAs leis de revisão constitucional terão de respeitar:
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d) Os direitos, liberdades e garantias dos cidadãos;
… (Art. 288)