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Political Rights and Association
Fiji
- English(1) Every citizen who is or will be the age of 18 years and over on or before the date of the issue of the writ for the next election of members to Parliament, has the right to be registered as a voter, in the manner and form prescribed by a written law governing elections or registration of voters.
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(4) Every person who is registered as a voter has the right to vote in the election of members of Parliament.
… (Sec. 55) - iTaukei(1) Na lewenivanua kece sa yacova na yabaki 18, se sa sivia na yabaki 18, se ni se bera ni vakarautaki na ivakaro tabaki ni veidigidigi tarava, e tu vua na dodonu me volayaca me veidigidigi, ena ivakarau kei na iwalewale e virikotori ena lawa tabaki ni veidigidigi se na lawa tabaki ni volayaca ni veidigidigi.
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(4) Na tamata yadua e sa volayaca me veidigidigi, e tu vua na dodonu me digitaka na nodra mata i na Palimedi ena gauna ni veidigidigi.
… (Sec. 55)
Political Rights and Association
Argentina
- EnglishAll the inhabitants of the Nation are entitled to the following rights, in accordance with the laws that regulate their exercise, namely: … to associate for useful purposes; … (Sec. 14)
- SpanishTodos los habitantes de la Nación gozan de los siguientes derechos conforme a las leyes que reglamenten su ejercicio; a saber: ... de asociarse con fines útiles; ... (Art. 14)
Political Rights and Association
Kenya
- English(1) Every citizen is free to make political choices, which includes the right—
(a) to form, or participate in forming, a political party;
(b) to participate in the activities of, or recruit members for, a political party; or
(c) to campaign for a political party or cause.
(2) Every citizen has the right to free, fair and regular elections based on universal suffrage and the free expression of the will of the electors for—
(a) any elective public body or office established under this Constitution; or
(b) any office of any political party of which the citizen is a member.
(3) Every adult citizen has the right, without unreasonable restrictions—
(a) to be registered as a voter;
(b) to vote by secret ballot in any election or referendum; and
(c) to be a candidate for public office, or office within a political party of which the citizen is a member and, if elected, to hold office. (Art. 38) - Swahili(1) Kila raia yuko huru kufanya chaguzi za kisiasa, ambazo ni pamoja na haki-
(a) ya kuunda, au kushiriki katika kuunda chama cha siasa;
(b) kushiriki katika shughuli za, au kuwaandikisha wanachama wa chama cha siasa; au
(c) kufanyia kampeni chama cha kisiasa au shughuli.
(2) Kila raia ana haki ya kushiriki chaguzi huru, za haki na za mara kwa mara zenye msingi wa haki majumui ya kupiga kura na uhuru wa kuelezea nia ya wachaguliwa kwa—
(a) chombo chochote cha kuchaguliwa au ofisi iliyoanzishwa chini ya Katiba hii; au
(b) ofisi yoyote ya chama chochote cha kisiasa ambacho raia huyo ni mwanachama wake.
(3) Kila raia mtu mzima ana haki, bila vizuizi visivyo vya msingi-
(a) ya kuandikishwa kama mpiga kura;
(b) kupiga kura ya siri katika uchaguzi wowote au kura ya maoni; na
(c) kuwa mtaradhia wa ofisi ya umma, au ofisi ndani ya chama cha siasa ambacho raia huyo ni mwanachama wake na, ikiwa amechaguliwa kushika wadhifa. (Kifungu cha 38)
Political Rights and Association
Kiribati
- English…
3. Every person who is entitled to vote in a general election shall be entitled to vote in an election of Beretitenti.
… (Sec. 32)
Political Rights and Association
Bahamas
- EnglishWhereas every person in The Bahamas is entitled to the fundamental rights and freedoms of the individual, that is to say, has the right, whatever his 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, namely-
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b. freedom of conscience, of expression and of assembly and association;
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Political Rights and Association
Colombia
- EnglishThe quality of [being] in full exercise of citizenship [ciudadano en ejercicio] is a prior and indispensable condition for exercising the right of suffrage, to be elected and to perform public responsibilities [cargos] which have authority or jurisdiction attached [to them]. (Art. 99)
- SpanishLa calidad de ciudadano en ejercicio es condición previa e indispensable para ejercer el derecho de sufragio, para ser elegido y para desempeñar cargos públicos que lleven anexa autoridad o jurisdicción. (Art. 99)
Political Rights and Association
Uzbekistan
- EnglishCitizens of the Republic of Uzbekistan shall have the right to participate in the management of public and state affairs, both directly and through representatives. Such participation shall be exercised by way of self-administration, holding referendums and the democratic formation of state bodies, as well as by way of the development and enhancement of public control over the activity of state bodies. … (Art. 32)
- UzbekO‘zbekiston Respublikasining fuqarolari jamiyat va davlat ishlarini boshqarishda bevosita hamda o‘z vakillari orqali ishtirok etish huquqiga egadirlar. Bunday ishtirok etish o‘zini o‘zi boshqarish, referendumlar o‘tkazish va davlat organlarini demokratik tarzda tashkil etish, shuningdek davlat organlarining faoliyati ustidan jamoatchilik nazoratini rivojlantirish va takomillashtirish yo‘li bilan amalga oshiriladi. … (32-modda)
Political Rights and Association
Syrian Arab Republic
- EnglishElection and referendum are the right and duty of the citizens and the law shall regulate their exercise. (Art. 49)
- Arabicالانتخاب والاستفتاء حق للمواطنين وواجب عليهم، وتنظم ممارستهما بقانون. (المادّة 49)
Political Rights and Association
Haiti
- EnglishNational sovereignty is vested in all citizens.
Citizens directly exercise the prerogatives of sovereignty by:
a. electing the President of the Republic;
b. electing members of the Legislature;
c. electing members of all other bodies or all assemblies provided for by the Constitution and by law. (Art. 58) - FrenchLa souveraineté nationale réside dans l'universalité des citoyens.
Les citoyens exercent directement les prérogatives de la souveraineté par:
a. l'élection du Président de la République;
b. l'élection des membres du Pouvoir législatif;
c. l'élection des membres de tous autres corps ou de toutes assemblées prévues par la constitution et par la loi. (Art. 58)
Political Rights and Association
Mozambique
- English1. The State shall promote, support and value the development of women, and shall encourage their growing role in society, in all spheres of political, economic, social and cultural life of the country.
2. The State shall recognise and hold in high esteem the participation of women in the national liberation struggle and in the defence of sovereignty and democracy. (Art. 122) - Portuguese1. O Estado promove, apoia e valoriza o desenvolvimento da mulher e incentiva o seu papel crescente na sociedade, em todas as esferas da actividade política, económica, social e cultural do país.
2. O Estado reconhece e valoriza a participação da mulher na luta de libertação nacional, pela defesa da soberania e pela democracia. (Art. 122)