SEARCH DATABASE
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.
Political Rights and Association
- English1. Except with his consent, no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of peaceful assembly and association, that is to say, his right to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to political parties, or to form or belong to trade unions or other association for the protection of his interests.
... (Art. 24)
Political Rights and Association
- English…
(2) Every Commonwealth citizen of the age of eighteen years or upwards who possesses such qualifications relating to residence in the island of Nevis or domicile in Saint Christopher and Nevis as Parliament may prescribe shall, unless he or she is disqualified by Parliament from registration as such, be entitled to be registered as a voter for the purpose of electing members of the Assembly in one (but not more than one) electoral district in accordance with the provisions of any law in that behalf and no other person may be registered as such.
(3) Every person who is registered under subsection (2) in any electoral district shall, unless he or she is disqualified by Parliament from voting in any election of Representatives or of members of the Assembly, be entitled to vote in that electoral district in accordance with the provisions of any law in that behalf and no other person may so vote.
… (Sec. 29)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishThe state shall safeguard the rights and lawful interests of public associations, and provide them with equal legal possibilities for participating in public life.
Interference by state bodies and officials in the activity of public associations, as well as interference by public associations in the activity of state bodies and officials, shall be impermissible. (Art. 58) - UzbekDavlat jamoat birlashmalarining huquqlari va qonuniy manfaatlariga rioya etilishini ta’minlaydi, ularga ijtimoiy hayotda ishtirok etish uchun teng huquqiy imkoniyatlar yaratib beradi.
Davlat organlari va mansabdor shaxslarning jamoat birlashmalari faoliyatiga aralashishiga, shuningdek jamoat birlashmalarining davlat organlari va mansabdor shaxslar faoliyatiga aralashishiga yo‘l qo‘yilmaydi. (58-modda)
Political Rights and Association
- English(1) Every citizen of The Gambia being of eighteen years or older and of sound mind shall have the be right to vote for the purpose of elections of a President and members of the National Assembly, and shall be entitled to be registered as a voter in a National Assembly constituency for that purpose.
(2) Every citizen of The Gambia who is a registered voter shall be entitled to vote in a referendum held in accordance with this Constitution or any other law.
… (Sec. 39)
Political Rights and Association
- English1 All Swiss citizens over the age of eighteen, unless they lack legal capacity due to mental illness or mental incapacity, have political rights in federal matters. All citizens have the same political rights and duties.
2 They may participate in elections to the National Council and in federal popular votes, and launch or sign popular initiatives and requests for referendums in federal matters. (Art 136) - French1 Tous les Suisses et toutes les Suissesses ayant 18 ans révolus qui ne sont pas interdits pour cause de maladie mentale ou de faiblesse d’esprit ont les droits politiques en matière fédérale. Tous ont les mêmes droits et devoirs politiques.
2 Ils peuvent prendre part à l’élection du Conseil national et aux votations fédérales et lancer et signer des initiatives populaires et des demandes de référendum en matière fédérale. (Art. 136) - German1 Die politischen Rechte in Bundessachen stehen allen Schweizerinnen und Schweizern zu, die das 18. Altersjahr zurückgelegt haben und die nicht wegen Geisteskrankheit oder Geistesschwäche entmündigt sind. Alle haben die gleichen politischen Rechte und Pflichten.
2 Sie können an den Nationalratswahlen und an den Abstimmungen des Bundes teilnehmen sowie Volksinitiativen und Referenden in Bundesangelegenheiten ergreifen und unterzeichnen. (Art. 136) - Italian1 I diritti politici in materia federale spettano a tutte le persone di cittadinanza svizzera che hanno compiuto il diciottesimo anno d’età, purché non siano interdette per infermità o debolezza mentali. Tutte hanno gli stessi diritti e doveri politici.
2 Esse possono partecipare alle elezioni del Consiglio nazionale e alle votazioni federali, nonché lanciare e firmare iniziative popolari e referendum in materia federale. (Art. 136)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishThe right of citizens of the United States to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax. (Amendment XXIV, Sec. 1)
Political Rights and Association
- English
(1) Persons have the right to assemble and associate peaceably and to form or belong to trade unions or other associations.
… (Art. 13)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishAndorrans have the right freely to create political parties.
… (Art. 26) - CatalanEs reconeix als andorrans el dret de lliure creació de partits polítics.
… (Art. 26)
Political Rights and Association
- EnglishA citizen of Palau eighteen (18) years of age or older may vote in national and state elections. The Olbiil Era Kelulau shall prescribe a minimum period of residence and provide voter registration for national elections. Each state shall prescribe a minimum period of residence and provide for voter registration for state elections. ... (Art. VII)
Political Rights and Association
- English
…
(2) Entitled to vote in referenda is who possesses the suffrage to the National Council on the day of the referendum.
… (Art. 46) - German
…
(2) Stimmberechtigt bei Volksabstimmungen ist, wer am Abstimmungstag das Wahlrecht zum Nationalrat besitzt.
… (Art. 46)