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Citizenship and Nationality

Yemen
  • English
    The law shall regulate Yemeni nationality. Any Yemeni shall not be deprived of his nationality. Once Yemeni nationality is acquired it may not be withdrawn except in accordance with the law. (Art. 44)
  • Arabic
    ينظم القانون الجنسية اليمنية، ولا يجوز إسقاطها عن يمني إطلاقاً ولا يجوز سحبها ممن اكتسبها إلا وفقاً للقانون. (المادّة 44)

Education

Yemen
  • English
    Education is a right for all citizens. The state shall guarantee education in accordance with the law through building various schools and cultural and educational institutions. Basic education is obligatory. The state shall do its best to obliterate illiteracy and give special care to expanding technical and vocational education. … (Art. 54)
  • Arabic
    التعليم حق للمواطنين جميعاً تكفله الدولة وفقاً للقانون بإنشاء مختلف المدارس والمؤسسات الثقافية والتربوية، والتعليم في المرحلة الأساسية إلزامي، وتعمل الدولة على محو الأمية وتهتم بالتوسع في التعليم الفني والمهني. ... (المادّة 54)

Employment Rights and Protection

Yemen
  • English
    Work is a right, an honour, and a necessity for society's progress. Every citizen has the right to choose the appropriate work for himself within the law. No citizen can be compelled to do any work except within the law, and in which case it is to serve the common interest and be in return for a fair wage. The law shall regulate union activities and professional work, and the relationship between workers and employers. (Art. 29)
  • Arabic
    العمل حق وشرف وضرورة لتطوير المجتمع ولكل مواطن الحق في ممارسة العمل الذي يختاره لنفسه في حدود القانون ولا يجوز فرض أي عمل جبراً على المواطنين إلا بمقتضى قانون ولأداء خدمة عامة وبمقابل أجر عادل، وينظم القانون العمل النقابي والمهني والعلاقة بين العمال وأصحاب العمل. (المادّة 29)

Equality and Non-Discrimination

Yemen
  • English
    Yemeni society is based on social solidarity, which is based on justice, freedom and equality according to the law. (Art. 25)
  • Arabic
    يقوم المجتمع اليمني على أساس التضامن الاجتماعي القائم على العدل والحرية والمساواة وفقاً للقانون. (المادّة 25)

Equality and Non-Discrimination

Yemen
  • English
    The state shall guarantee equal opportunities for all citizens in the fields of political, economic, social and cultural activities and shall enact the necessary laws for the realization thereof. (Art. 24)
  • Arabic
    تكفل الدولة تكافؤ الفرص لجميع المواطنين سياسياً واقتصادياً واجتماعياً وثقافياً وتصدر القوانين لتحقيق ذلك. (المادّة 24)

Equality and Non-Discrimination

Yemen
  • English
    Citizens are all equal in rights and duties. (Art. 41)
  • Arabic
    المواطنون جميعهم متســاوون في الحقوق والواجبــات العامة. (المادّة 41)

Marriage and Family Life

Yemen
  • English
    The Family is the basis of society, its pillars are religion, customs and love of the homeland. The law shall maintain the integrity of the family and strengthen its ties. (Art. 26)
  • Arabic
    الأسرة أساس المجتمع قوامها الدين والأخلاق وحب الوطن يحافظ القانون على كيانها ويقوي أواصرها. (المادّة 26)

Marriage and Family Life

Yemen
  • English
    The state shall protect mothers and children, and shall sponsor the youth and the young. (Art. 30)
  • Arabic
    تحمي الدولـة الأمومة والطفولــة وترعى النشء والشبـــاب. (المادّة 30)

Participation in Public Life and Institutions

Yemen
  • English
    Every citizen has the right to participate in the political, economic, cultural life of the country. … (Art. 42)
  • Arabic
    لكل مواطن حق الإسهام في الحياة السياسية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية والثقافية. ... (المادّة 42)

Participation in Public Life and Institutions

Yemen
  • English
    … The law shall specify the terms of public service and the duties and rights of persons in public office. (Art. 28)
  • Arabic
    يحدد القانون شروط الخدمة العامة وحقوق وواجبات القائمين بها. (مادة 28)