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The Global Gender Equality Constitutional Database is a repository of gender equality related provisions in 194 constitutions from around the world. The Database was updated in partnership with the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and with support from the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) and the Government of Japan. Experience its wealth and depth of information by starting your search now.
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Equality and Non-Discrimination
China
- EnglishWomen in the People's Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life, political, economic, cultural and social, and family life.
… (Art. 48) - Chinese中华人民共和国妇女在政治的、经济的、文化的、社会的和家庭的生活等各方面享有同男子平等的权利。
… (第四十八条)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Uganda
- EnglishWE THE PEOPLE OF UGANDA: …
COMMITTED to building a better future by establishing a socioeconomic and political order through a popular and durable national Constitution based on the principles of unity, peace, equality, democracy, freedom, social justice and progress; ... (Preamble)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Qatar
- EnglishThe Qatari society is based on the values of justice, benevolence, freedom, equality, and high morals. (Art. 18)
- Arabicيقوم المجتمع القطري على دعامات العدل، والإحسان، والحرّية، والمساواة، ومكارم الأخلاق. (المادّة 18)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
New Zealand
- English(1) The primary functions of the Commission are—
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(c) to promote racial equality and cultural diversity; and
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(2) The Commission has, in order to carry out its primary functions under subsection (1), the following functions:
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(ca) to make public statements promoting an understanding of, and compliance with, this Act or the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act 1990 (for example, statements promoting understanding of measures to ensure equality, of indirect discrimination, or of institutions and procedures under this Act for dealing with complaints of unlawful discrimination):
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(l) to make public statements in relation to any group of persons in, or who may be coming to, New Zealand who are or may be subject to hostility, or who have been or may be brought into contempt, on the basis that that group consists of persons against whom discrimination is unlawful under this Act:
… (Human Rights Act 1993, Sec. 5)10
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Egypt
- EnglishThe State shall ensure equal opportunities for all citizens without discrimination. (Art. 9)
- Arabicتلتزم الدولة بتحقيق تكافؤ الفرص بين جميع المواطنين، دون تمييز. (المادّة 9)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Zimbabwe
- English(1) Every woman has full and equal dignity of the person with men and this includes equal opportunities in political, economic and social activities.
… (Sec. 80)