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Political Parties
Burundi
- EnglishIn their organization and their functioning the political parties must respond to democratic principles. They must be opened to all Burundians and their national character must also be reflected at the level of their leadership [direction]. They may not advocate [prôner] violence, exclusion and hatred in any of their forms, notably those based on ethnic, regional, religious or gender [genre] affiliation. (Art. 78)
- KirundiMw’itunganywa ryayo n’ingene ikora, imigambwe itegerezwa kwisunga ingingo ngenderwako ziranga intwaro rusangi. Ikemera kwinjirwamwo n’abarundi bose, bikagaragarira mu rwego nyobozi. Kirazira ko ishira imbere ugukoresha igikenye, ugukumira n’urwanko uko bimera kwose, nk’urufatira ku moko, intara, idini canke igitsin. (Ingingo ya 78)
- FrenchLes partis politiques, dans leur organisation et leur fonctionnement, doivent répondre aux principes démocratiques. Ils doivent être ouverts à tous les Burundais et leur caractère national doit également être reflété au niveau de leur direction. Ils ne peuvent prôner la violence, l’exclusion et la haine sous toutes leurs formes, notamment celles basées sur l’appartenance ethnique, régionale, religieuse ou de genre. (Art. 78)
Political Parties
Congo
- EnglishIt is prohibited to the political parties to receive any form of participation [concours] of a nature that infringes the national independence and sovereignty. (Art. 60)
- FrenchIl est interdit aux partis politiques de recevoir toute forme de concours de nature à porter atteinte à l’indépendance et à la souveraineté nationale. (Art. 60)
Political Parties
Kenya
- English(1) Every political party shall—
(a) have a national character as prescribed by an Act of Parliament;
(b) have a democratically elected governing body;
(c) promote and uphold national unity;
(d) abide by the democratic principles of good governance, promote and practise democracy through regular, fair and free elections within the party;
(e) respect the right of all persons to participate in the political process, including minorities and marginalised groups;
(f) respect and promote human rights and fundamental freedoms, and gender equality and equity;
(g) promote the objects and principles of this Constitution and the rule of law; and
(h) subscribe to and observe the code of conduct for political parties.
(2) A political party shall not—
(a) be founded on a religious, linguistic, racial, ethnic, gender or regional basis or seek to engage in advocacy of hatred on any such basis;
(b) engage in or encourage violence by, or intimidation of, its members, supporters, opponents or any other person;
(c) establish or maintain a paramilitary force, militia or similar organisation;
(d) engage in bribery or other forms of corruption; or
(e) except as is provided under this Chapter or by an Act of Parliament, accept or use public resources to promote its interests or its candidates in elections. (Art. 91) - Swahili(1) Kila chama cha siasa-
(a) kitakuwa na sifa ya kitaifa kama ilivyoamriwa na Sheria ya Bunge;
(b) kitakuwa na chombo cha uongozi kinachochaguliwa kidemokrasia;
(c) kitaimarisha na kushikilia umoja wa kitaifa;
(d) kitafungwa na kanuni za kidemokrasia za utawala bora, kuimarisha na kutekeleza demokrasia kupitia chaguzi huru na za haki za mara kwa mara ndani ya chama;
(e) kuheshimu haki ya watu wote kushiriki katika mchakato wa kisiasa, pamoja na watu wenye uwakilishi mdogo katika jamii na jamii za pembezoni;
(f) kuheshimu na kuimarisha haki za binadamu na uhuru wa msingi, na usawa wa kijinsia na haki;
(g) kuimarisha malengo na kanuni za Katiba hii na utawala wa sheria; na (h) kufuatilia na kuzingatia kanuni za maadili kwa vyama vya siasa.
(2) Chama cha siasa-
(a) hakitaanzishwa kwa msingi wa kidini, lugha, rangi, kabila, jinsia au kikanda au kutafuta kujihusisha na uenezajii wa chuki kwa msingi wowote wa aina hiyo;
(b) kujihusisha au kuchochea vurugu kwa, ama kwa kuwatisha wanachama wake, wafuasi, wapinzani au mtu mwingine yeyote;
(c) kuanzisha au kuendesha kikundi chenye mwonekano wa kijeshi, mgambo au vyombo kama hivyo;
(d) kujihusisha na rushwa au aina nyingineyo ya ufisadi; au
(e) isipokuwa kama ilivyoonyeshwa chini ya Sura hii au kwa Sheria ya Bunge, kukubali au kutumia rasilimali za umma kuimarisha masilahi yake au ya wagombea wake katika chaguzi. (Kifungu cha 91)
Political Parties
Niger
- EnglishThe law establishes the rules concerning:
…
- the charter of the political parties;
… (Art. 99) - FrenchLa loi fixe les règles concernant :
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- la Charte des partis politiques ;
… (Art. 99)
Political Parties
Israel
- EnglishA list of candidates for the Knesset shall be submitted by a party only. The manner of association and registration of parties, and the conditions for submitting a list of candidates shall be determined by law. (Basic Law: The Knesset (1958), Sec. 5A)
- Hebrewרשימת מועמדים לכנסת תוגש על ידי מפלגה בלבד; דרכי התאגדותן ורישומן של מפלגות ותנאים להגשת רשימת מועמדים ייקבעו בחוק. (חוק יסוד: הכנסת (1958), סעיף 5א)
Political Parties
Tanzania, United Republic of
- English(1) The United Republic is a democratic, secular and socialist state which adheres to multi-party democracy.
(2) All matters pertaining to the registration and administration of political parties in the United Republic shall be governed by the provisions of this Constitution and of a law enacted by Parliament for that purpose. (Art. 3)
Political Parties
Togo
- EnglishThe political parties and groups of political parties must respect the Constitution.
They may not identify themselves with one region, on ethnicity or one religion. (Art. 7) - FrenchLes partis politiques et les regroupements de partis politiques doivent respecter la Constitution.
Ils ne peuvent s'identifier à une région, à une ethnie ou à une religion. (Art. 7)
Political Parties
Tajikistan
- EnglishIn Tajikistan public life shall be developed on the basis of political and ideological diversity.
Ideology of any party, social and religious association, movement and a group shall not be recognized as a state ideology.
Social associations and political parties shall be established and function within the framework of the Constitution and laws.
Religious organizations shall be separate from the state and shall not interfere in state affairs.
The establishment and activity of public associations and political parties which encourage racism, nationalism, social and religious enmity, and hatred, as well as advocate the forcible overthrow of the constitutional state structures and the formation of armed groups shall be prohibited.
In Tajikistan, the activities of political parties of other states, the creation of parties of a national and religious nature, as well as the financing of political parties by foreign states and organizations, foreign legal entities and citizens are prohibited. (Art. 8) - RussianВ Таджикистане общественная жизнь развивается на основ политического и идеологического плюрализма.
Идеология ни одной партии, общественного и религиозного объединения, движения или группы не может быть признана как государственная.
Общественные объединения и политические партии создаются и действуют в рамках Конституции и законов.
Религиозные объединения отделены от государства и не могут вмешиваться в государственные дела.
Создание и деятельность общественных объединений и политических партий, пропагандирующих расовую, национальную, социальную и религиозную вражду или призывающих к насильственному свержению конституционного строя и организации вооруженных групп, запрещаются.
В Таджикистане запрещается деятельность политических партий других государств, создание партий национального и религиозного характера, а также финансирование политических партий зарубежными государствами и организациями, иностранными юридическими лицами и гражданами. (Статья 8) - TajikДар Тоҷикистон ҳаёти ҷамъиятӣ дар асоси равияҳои гуногуни сиёсӣ ва мафкуравӣ инкишоф меёбад.
Мафкураи ҳеҷ як ҳизб, иттиҳодияи ҷамъиятӣ, динӣ, ҳаракат ва гурӯҳе наметавонад ба ҳайси мафкураи давлатӣ эътироф шавад.
Иттиҳодияҳои ҷамъиятй ва ҳизбҳои сиёсӣ дар доираи Конститутсия ва қонунҳо таъсис меёбанд ва амал мекунанд.
Иттиіодияіои динњ аз давлат їудо буда, ба коріои давлатњ мудохила карда наметавонанд.
Таъсис ва фаъолияти иттиҳодияҳои ҷамъиятӣ ва ҳизбҳои сиёсие, ки нажодпарастӣ, миллатгароӣ, хусумат, бадбинии иҷтимоӣ ва мазҳабиро тарғиб мекунанд ва ё барои бо зӯрӣ сарнагун кардани сохтори конститутсионӣ ва ташкили гурӯҳҳои мусаллаҳ даъват менамоянд, манъ аст.
Дар Тоїикистон фаъолияти іизбіои сиёсии дигар давлатіо, таъсиси іизбіои хусусияти миллњ ва динидошта, инчунин маблаљгузории іизбіои сиёсњ аз їониби давлатіо ва созмоніои хориїњ, шахсони іуѕуѕњ ва шаірвандони хориїњ манъ аст. (Моддаи 8)
Political Parties
Costa Rica
- EnglishThe law will regulate the exercise of suffrage in accordance with the following principles:
…
8. Guarantees for the designation of authorities and candidates of the political parties, according to democratic principles and without discrimination based on gender. (Art. 95) - SpanishLa ley regulará el ejercicio del sufragio de acuerdo con los siguientes principios:
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8) Garantías para la designación de autoridades y candidatos de los partidos políticos, según los principios democráticos y sin discriminación por género. (Art. 95)
Political Parties
Yemen
- EnglishThe political system of the Republic of Yemen is based on political and partisan pluralism in order to achieve a peaceful transformation of power. The Law stipulates rules and procedures required for the formation of political organizations and parties, and the exercise of political activity. Misuse of Governmental posts and public funds for the special interest of a specific party or Political organization is not permitted. (Art. 5)
- Arabicيقوم النظام السياسي للجمهورية على التعددية السياسية والحزبية وذلك بهدف تداول السلطة سلمياً، وينظم القانون الأحكام والإجراءات الخاصة بتكوين التنظيمات والأحزاب السياسية وممارسة النشاط السياسي ولا يجوز تسخير الوظيفة العامة أو المال العام لمصلحة خاصة بحزب أو تنظيم سياسي معين. (المادّة 5)