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Political Rights and Association
Bangladesh
- EnglishEvery citizen shall have the right to form associations or unions, subject to any reasonable restrictions imposed by law in the interests of morality or public order:Provided that no person shall have the right to form, or be a member of the said association or union, if-
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(b) it is formed for the purposes of creating discrimination among the citizens, on the ground of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or language;
… (Art. 38) - Bengaliজনশৃঙ্খলা ও নৈতিকতার স্বার্থে আইনের দ্বারা আরোপিত যুক্তিসঙ্গত বাধা-নিষেধ সাপেক্ষে সমিতি বা সংঘ গঠন করিবার অধিকার প্রত্যেক নাগরিকের থাকিবেঃ
তবে শর্ত থাকে যে, কোন ব্যক্তির উক্তরুপ সমিতি বা সংঘ গঠন করিবার কিংবা উহার সদস্য হইবার অধিকার থাকিবে না, যদি-
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(খ) উহা ধর্ম, গোষ্ঠী, বর্ণ, নারী-পুরুষ, জন্মস্থান বা ভাষার ক্ষেত্রে নাগরিকদের মধ্যে বৈষম্য সৃষ্টি করিবার উদ্দেশ্যে গঠিত হয়;
... (অনুচ্ছেদ ৩৮)
Political Rights and Association
Pakistan
- EnglishThe State shall encourage local Government institutions composed of elected representatives of the areas concerned and in such institutions special representation will be given to peasants, workers and women. (Art. 32)
- Urduمملکت متعلقہ علاقوں کے منتخب نمائندوں پر مشتمل بلدیاتی اداروں کی حوصلہ افزائی کرے گی اور ایسے اداروں میں کسانوں، مزدوروں اور عورتوں کو خصوصی نمائندگی دی جائے گی۔ (آرٹیکل ۳۲)
Political Rights and Association
Malta
- English(1) Except with his own consent or by way of parental discipline no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of peaceful assembly and association, that is to say, his right peacefully to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to trade or other unions or associations for the protection of his interests.
… (Art. 42) - Maltese(1) Ħlief bil-kunsens tiegħu stess jew bħala dixxiplina tal-ġenituri ħadd ma għandu jiġi mfixkel fit-tgawdija tal-libertà tiegħu ta' għaqda u assoċjazzjoni paċifika, jiġifieri, id-dritt tiegħu li jingħaqad paċifikament u liberament u jassoċja ma' persuni oħra u b'mod partikolari li jifforma jew jappartjeni lil trade union jew unions jew assoċjazzjonijiet oħra għall-protezzjoni tal-interessi tiegħu.
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Political Rights and Association
Papua New Guinea
- EnglishWE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE that, subject to any restrictions imposed by law on noncitizens, all persons in our country are entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, the right, whatever their race, tribe, places of origin, political opinion, colour, creed or sex, but subject to respect for the rights and freedoms of others and for the legitimate public interest, to each of the following:-
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(b) the right to take part in political activities; and
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(d) freedom of conscience, of expression, of information and of assembly and association;
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Political Rights and Association
Liberia
- English...
b. All elections shall be by secret ballot as may be determined by the Elections Commission, and every Liberian citizen not less than 18 years of age, shall have the right to be registered as a voter and to vote in public elections and referenda under this Constitution. … (Art. 77)
Political Rights and Association
Colombia
- EnglishThe right of free association for the promotion of specific [distintas] activities that persons pursue in society is guaranteed. (Art. 38)
- SpanishSe garantiza el derecho de libre asociación para el desarrollo de las distintas actividades que las personas realizan en sociedad. (Art. 38)
Political Rights and Association
Syrian Arab Republic
- EnglishThe state shall provide women with all opportunities enabling them to effectively and fully contribute to the political, economic, social and cultural life, and the state shall work on removing the restrictions that prevent their development and participation in building society. (Art. 23)
- Arabicتوفر الدولة للمرأة جميع الفرص التي تتيح لها المساهمة الفعالة والكاملة في الحياة السياسية والإقتصادية والإجتماعية والثقافية، وتعمل على إزالة القيود التي تمنع تطورها ومشاركتها في بناء المجتمع. (المادة 23)
Political Rights and Association
Poland
- English1. Men and women shall have equal rights in family, political, social and economic life in the Republic of Poland.
2. Men and women shall have equal rights, in particular, regarding education, employment and promotion, and shall have the right to equal compensation for work of similar value, to social security, to hold offices, to perform functions as well as to receive public honours and decorations. (Art. 33) - Polish1. Kobieta i mężczyzna w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej mają równe prawa w życiu rodzinnym, politycznym, społecznym i gospodarczym.
2. Kobieta i mężczyzna mają w szczególności równe prawo do kształcenia, zatrudnienia i awansów, do jednakowego wynagradzania za pracę jednakowej wartości, do zabezpieczenia społecznego oraz do zajmowania stanowisk, pełnienia funkcji oraz uzyskiwania godności publicznych i odznaczeń. (Art. 33)
Political Rights and Association
Vanuatu
- English1. National sovereignty belongs to the people of Vanuatu which they exercise through their elected representatives.
2. The franchise is universal, equal and secret. Subject to such conditions or restrictions as may be prescribed by Parliament, every citizen of Vanuatu who is at least 18 years of age shall be entitled to vote.
... (Art. 4) - French1) La souveraineté nationale appartient au peuple de Vanuatu qui l'exerce par l'intermédiaire de ses représentants élus.
2) Le suffrage est universel, égal et secret. Sont électeurs, dans les conditions déterminées par le Parlement, tous les citoyens âgés d'au moins 18 ans.
... (Art. 4)
Political Rights and Association
Mauritius
- English1. Subject to section 4310, a person shall be entitled to be registered as an elector if, and shall not be so entitled unless
a. he is a Commonwealth citizen of not less than the age of 18 years; and
b. either he has resided in Mauritius for a period of not less immediately before such date as may be prescribed by Parliament domiciled in Mauritius and is resident, there on the prescribed date.
… (Sec. 42)