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Obligations of the State
- EnglishConstitutional provisions shall be interpreted by the literal meaning of its wording that is mostly closely in line with the Constitution as a whole. In the event of any doubt, it is the most favorable interpretation of the full and effective force of rights and that best respects the will of the constituent, in accordance with the general principles of constitutional interpretation that shall prevail. (Art. 427)
- SpanishLas normas constitucionales se interpretarán por el tenor literal que más se ajuste a la Constitución en su integralidad. En caso de duda, se interpretarán en el sentido que más favorezca a la plena vigencia de los derechos y que mejor respete la voluntad del constituyente, y de acuerdo con los principios generales de la interpretación constitucional. (Art. 427)
Obligations of the State
- English
Whereas every person in Botswana is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever his or her 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:
a. life, liberty, security of the person and the protection of the law;
b. freedom of conscience, of expression and of assembly and association; and
c. protection for the privacy of his or her home and other property and from deprivation of property without compensation,
... (Sec. 3)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe promotion of human rights is a responsibility of the State. … (Art. 42)
- KinyarwandaGuteza imbere uburenganzira bwa muntu ni inshingano ya Leta. … (Ingingo ya 42)
- FrenchL’Etat est responsable de la promotion des droits de la personne. … (Art. 42)
Obligations of the State
- English…
Guided by the Purposes and Principles of the Charter of the United Nations,
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Inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Civil and Political Rights and on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National or Ethnic, Religious and Linguistic Minorities, as well as other human rights instruments,
… (Preamble) - Bosnian…
Vođeni ciljevima i načelima Povelje Ujedinjenih naroda,
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Inspirisani Univerzalnom Deklaracijom o ljudskim pravima, Međunarodnim paktovima o građanskim i političkim pravima, odnosno o ekonomskim, socijalnim i kulturnim pravima, i Deklaracijom o pravima lica koja pripadaju nacionalnim ili etničkim, vjerskim i jezičkim manjinama, kao i drugim instrumentima ljudskih prava,
… (Preambula) - Croatian…
Rukovođeni ciljevima i načelima Povelje Ujedinjenih naroda,
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Nadahnuti Općom deklaracijom o ljudskim pravima, Međunarodnim paktovima o civilnim i političkim pravima, odnosno o gospodarskim, socijalnim i kulturnim pravima, i Deklaracijom o pravima osoba koje pripadaju nacionalnim ili etničkim, vjerskim i jezičnim manjinama, kao i drugim instrumentima o ljudskim pravima,
… (Preambula) - Serbian…
Руковођени циљевима и принципима Повеље Уједињених нација,
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Надахнути Универзалном декларацијом о правима човјека, Међународним пактовима о грађанским и политичким правима, односно о економским, социјалним и културним правима и Декларацијом о правима припадника националних или етничких, вјерских и језичких мањина, као и другим инструментима људских права,
… (Преамбула)
Obligations of the State
- English
(1) Each provision of this Part2 applies, as far as may be
(a) between individuals as well as between governmental bodies and individuals; and
(b) to and in relation to corporations and associations (other than governmental bodies) in the same way as it applies to and in relation to individuals, except where, or to the extent that, the context requires otherwise.
(2) Except in relation to any act that is done under a valid law which accords with traditional standards, values and practices, any act that is done under a valid law but that in the particular case
(a) is harsh or oppressive; or
(b) is not reasonable in the circumstances; or
(c) is otherwise not reasonably justifiable in a democratic society having a proper respect for human rights and dignity, is an unlawful act.
(3) The burden of showing that subsection (2) applies in respect of an act is on the party claiming that it does apply.
... (Sec. 12)
Obligations of the State
- EnglishThe State has the absolute obligation to guarantee the right to life, health, and respect of the human person for all citizens without distinction, in conformity with the Universal Declaration of the Rights of Man. (Art. 19)
- FrenchL'Etat a l'impérieuse obligation de garantir le droit à la vie, à la santé, au respect de la personne humaine, à tous les citoyens sans distinction, conformément à la Déclaration Universelle des Droits de l'Homme. (Art. 19)
Obligations of the State
- English1. The National Assembly shall exclusively have the power to legislate on the following matters, except in cases of legislative authorization granted to the Government:
a) Rights, liberties, and guarantees;
… (Art. 177) - Portuguese1. Compete, exclusivamente, à Assembleia Nacional, salvo autorização legislativa concedida ao Governo, fazer leis sobre as seguintes matérias:
a) Direitos, liberdades e garantias;
… (Art. 177)
Obligations of the State
- English(1) Human dignity is given by God to every human being, and this is the basis for all human rights.
(2) Human dignity is inviolable and must be protected by all.
(3) State power must not be exercised in a manner that violates human dignity. (Art. 10) - Somali(1) Karaamada aadanuhu waa deeq Ilaahey Subxaanahu wa tacaalaa ku mannaystay qof kasta oo Banii’aadan ah, xuquuqda aadanahuna deeqdaas ayey ka dhalataa.
(2) Karaamada Aadanaha waa laguma-xadgudbaan, dhawristeeduna waa waajib saaran dadka oo dhan.
(3) Awoodda Dawladda waa in aan marnaba loo isticmaalin meel-uga-dhicid karaamada Aadanaha. (Qodobka 10aad.)
Obligations of the State
- English(1) Everyone is guaranteed the enjoyment of her fundamental rights and basic freedoms without regard to gender, race, colour of skin, language, faith and religion, political or other conviction, national or social origin, membership in a national or ethnic minority, property, birth, or other status.
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(3) Nobody may be caused detriment to her rights merely for asserting her fundamental rights and basic freedoms. (Charter, Art. 3) - Czech(1) Základní práva a svobody se zaručují všem bez rozdílu pohlaví, rasy, barvy pleti, jazyka, víry a náboženství, politického či jiného smýšlení, národního nebo sociálního původu, příslušnosti k národnostní nebo etnické menšině, majetku, rodu nebo jiného postavení.
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(3) Nikomu nesmí být způsobena újma na právech pro uplatňování jeho základních práv a svobod. (Listina, Čl. 3)
Obligations of the State
- English
Algeria ... subscribes to the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations. (Art. 33)
- Arabic
الجزائر … تتبنّى مبادئ ميثاق الأمم المتّحدة وأهدافه. (المــادة 33)
- French
L'Algérie ... souscrit aux principes et objectifs de la Charte des Nations Unies. (Art. 33)