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Political Rights and Association
Ghana
- EnglishEvery citizen of Ghana of eighteen years of age or above and of sound mind has the right to vote and is entitled to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda. (Art. 42)
Political Rights and Association
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
- EnglishAll citizens have the right to participate freely in public affairs, either directly or through their elected representatives.
The participation of the people in forming, carrying out and controlling the management of public affairs is the necessary way of achieving the involvement to ensure their complete development, both individual and collective. It is the obligation of the State and the duty of society to facilitate the generation of optimum conditions for putting this into practice. (Art. 62) - SpanishTodos los ciudadanos y ciudadanas tienen el derecho de participar libremente en los asuntos públicos, directamente o por medio de sus representantes elegidos o elegidas.
La participación del pueblo en la formación, ejecución y control de la gestión pública es el medio necesario para lograr el protagonismo que garantice su completo desarrollo, tanto individual como colectivo. Es obligación del Estado y deber de la sociedad facilitar la generación de las condiciones más favorables para su práctica. (Art. 62)
Political Rights and Association
Pakistan
- EnglishThe State shall encourage local Government institutions composed of elected representatives of the areas concerned and in such institutions special representation will be given to peasants, workers and women. (Art. 32)
- Urduمملکت متعلقہ علاقوں کے منتخب نمائندوں پر مشتمل بلدیاتی اداروں کی حوصلہ افزائی کرے گی اور ایسے اداروں میں کسانوں، مزدوروں اور عورتوں کو خصوصی نمائندگی دی جائے گی۔ (آرٹیکل ۳۲)
Political Rights and Association
Malta
- English(1) Except with his own consent or by way of parental discipline no person shall be hindered in the enjoyment of his freedom of peaceful assembly and association, that is to say, his right peacefully to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular to form or belong to trade or other unions or associations for the protection of his interests.
… (Art. 42) - Maltese(1) Ħlief bil-kunsens tiegħu stess jew bħala dixxiplina tal-ġenituri ħadd ma għandu jiġi mfixkel fit-tgawdija tal-libertà tiegħu ta' għaqda u assoċjazzjoni paċifika, jiġifieri, id-dritt tiegħu li jingħaqad paċifikament u liberament u jassoċja ma' persuni oħra u b'mod partikolari li jifforma jew jappartjeni lil trade union jew unions jew assoċjazzjonijiet oħra għall-protezzjoni tal-interessi tiegħu.
… (Art. 42)
Political Rights and Association
New Zealand
- EnglishEveryone has the right to freedom of association. (Bill of Rights Act 1990, Sec. 17)
Political Rights and Association
Lesotho
- English...
2. Subject to the provisions of subsections (3) and (4), every person who—
a. is a citizen of Lesotho; and
b. has attained the age of twenty-one years; and
c. possesses such qualifications as to residence as may be prescribed by Parliament, shall be qualified to be registered as an elector in elections to the National Assembly under a law in that behalf; and no other person may be so registered.
… (Sec. 57)
Political Rights and Association
Azerbaijan
- EnglishI. Everyone has the right to associate freely with others.
II. Everyone has the right to set up any organization, including a political party, professional union and any other public association or to enter an already existing association. The independent activity of all associations is guaranteed.
… (Art. 58) - AzerbaijaniI. Hər kəsin başqaları ilə birləşmək hüququ vardır.
II. Hər kəs istənilən birlik, o cümlədən siyasi partiya, həmkarlar ittifaqı və digər ictimai birlik yaratmaq və ya mövcud birliyə daxil olmaq hüququna malikdir. Bütün birliklərin sərbəst fəaliyyətinə təminat verilir.
… (Maddə 58)
Political Rights and Association
Syrian Arab Republic
- EnglishThe state shall provide women with all opportunities enabling them to effectively and fully contribute to the political, economic, social and cultural life, and the state shall work on removing the restrictions that prevent their development and participation in building society. (Art. 23)
- Arabicتوفر الدولة للمرأة جميع الفرص التي تتيح لها المساهمة الفعالة والكاملة في الحياة السياسية والإقتصادية والإجتماعية والثقافية، وتعمل على إزالة القيود التي تمنع تطورها ومشاركتها في بناء المجتمع. (المادة 23)
Political Rights and Association
Poland
- English1. Men and women shall have equal rights in family, political, social and economic life in the Republic of Poland.
2. Men and women shall have equal rights, in particular, regarding education, employment and promotion, and shall have the right to equal compensation for work of similar value, to social security, to hold offices, to perform functions as well as to receive public honours and decorations. (Art. 33) - Polish1. Kobieta i mężczyzna w Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej mają równe prawa w życiu rodzinnym, politycznym, społecznym i gospodarczym.
2. Kobieta i mężczyzna mają w szczególności równe prawo do kształcenia, zatrudnienia i awansów, do jednakowego wynagradzania za pracę jednakowej wartości, do zabezpieczenia społecznego oraz do zajmowania stanowisk, pełnienia funkcji oraz uzyskiwania godności publicznych i odznaczeń. (Art. 33)
Political Rights and Association
Tuvalu
- English
(1) Every person in Tuvalu is entitled, whatever his race, place of origin, political opinions, colour, religious beliefs or lack of religious beliefs, disability, or sex, to the following fundamental rights and freedoms: -
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(g) freedom of assembly and association (see section 25);
... (Sec. 11)