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Public Institutions and Services
Morocco
- EnglishThe public services are organized on the basis of equal access of the citizens, of equitable covering of the national territory and of continuity of payments [prestations] rendered.
… (Art. 154) - Arabicيتمّ تنظيم المرافق العمومية على أساس المساواة بين المواطنات والمواطنين في الولوج إليها، والإنصاف في تغطية التراب الوطني، والاستمرارية في آداء الخدمات.
... (الفصل 154)
Public Institutions and Services
Ecuador
- EnglishThe State shall draw up and implement policies to achieve equality between women and men, through the specialized mechanism set up by law, and shall mainstream the gender approach in plans and programs and shall provide technical assistance for its mandatory enforcement in the public sector. (Art. 70)
- SpanishEl Estado formulará y ejecutará políticas para alcanzar la igualdad entre mujeres y hombres, a través del mecanismo especializado de acuerdo con la ley, e incorporará el enfoque de género en planes y programas, y brindará asistencia técnica para su obligatoria aplicación en el sector público. (Art. 70)
Public Institutions and Services
India
- EnglishNotwithstanding anything in this Constitution,—
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(g) the Governor of Sikkim shall have special responsibility for peace and for an equitable arrangement for ensuring the social and economic advancement of different sections of the population of Sikkim and in the discharge of his special responsibility under this clause, the Governor of Sikkim shall, subject to such directions as the President may, from time to time, deem fit to issue, act in his discretion;
… (Art. 371F) - Hindiइस संविधान में किसी बात के होते हुए भी,—
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(छ) सिक्किम के राज्यपाल का, शांति के लिए और सिक्किम की जनता के विभिन्न अनुभागों की सामाजिक और आर्थिक उन्नति सुनिश्चित करने के लिए साम्यापूर्ण व्यवस्था करने के लिए विशेष उत्तरदायित्व होगा और इस खंड के अधीन अपने विशेष उत्तरदायित्व का निर्वहन करने में सिक्किम का राज्यपाल ऐसे निदेशों के अधीन रहते हुए जो राष्ट्रपति समय-समय पर देना ठीक समझे, अपने विवेक से कार्य करेगा;
… (अनुच्छेद 371च)
Public Institutions and Services
Montenegro
- English…
The state shall provide material security to the person that is unable to work and has no funds for life. (Art. 67) - Montenegrin…
Država obezbjeđuje materijalnu sigurnost licu koje je nesposobno za rad i nema sredstva za život. (Član 67)
Public Institutions and Services
Rwanda
- EnglishThe State has the duty to put in place development strategies for its citizens.
All Rwandans have the duty to participate in the development of the country through their dedication to work, safeguarding peace, democracy, equality and social justice as well as to participate in the defence of their country.
… (Art. 48) - KinyarwandaLeta ifite inshingano yo gushyiraho uburyo bwo guteza imbere abenegihugu.
Abanyarwanda bose bafite inshingano zo kugira uruhare mu iterambere ry’Igihugu bitabira umurimo, babumbatira amahoro, demokarasi, ubutabera n'uburinganire mu mibereho y’abaturage no kugira uruhare mu kurengera Igihugu cyabo.
… (Ingingo ya 48) - FrenchL'État a le devoir de mettre en place des stratégies de développement pour ses citoyens.
Tous les Rwandais ont le devoir de contribuer au développement du pays par leur dévouement au travail, en sauvegardant la paix, la démocratie, l’égalité et la justice sociale et de participer à la défense de leur pays.
… (Art. 48)
Public Institutions and Services
Ecuador
- EnglishThe national councils for children and adolescents, persons with disabilities, women, indigenous peoples and nations, Afro-Ecuadorians and coastal back-country people (montubios) shall establish their own national councils for equality, for which purposes they shall adjust their structure and duties in line with the Constitution. (Transitory Provisions, Six)
- SpanishLos consejos nacionales de niñez y adolescencia, discapacidades, mujeres, pueblos y nacionalidades indígenas, afroecuatorianos y montubios, se constituirán en consejos nacionales para la igualdad, para lo que adecuarán su estructura y funciones a la Constitución. (Disposiciones Transitorias, Sexta)
Public Institutions and Services
Korea, Republic of
- English…
2. The State shall endeavor to protect motherhood.
… (Art. 36) - Korean…
②국가는 모성의 보호를 위하여 노력하여야 한다.
… (제36조)
Public Institutions and Services
Portugal
- English1. The fiscal system shall aim to satisfy the financial needs of the state and of other public entities and to ensure a just distribution of income and wealth.
... (Art. 103) - Portuguese1. O sistema fiscal visa a satisfação das necessidades financeiras do Estado e outras entidades públicas e uma repartição justa dos rendimentos e da riqueza.
... (Art. 103)
Public Institutions and Services
Somalia
- EnglishThe civil service at all levels of government is a pledge to serve the people and shall be based on the values of the constitution, compassion, transparency, community service, respect for administrative hierarchy, obedience, confidentiality, work ethics, efficiency, effectiveness, professionalism protect principles of fairness, equality and best practices. (Art. 115)
- SomaliShaqada rayidka ee heerarka kala duwan ee xukuumadda waa amaano ummadda loogu adeego waana in ay ku saleeysnaataa qiyamka Dastuurka, naxariis, daahfurnaan, u-adeegga bulshada iyo dhawrista ku kala dambeynta darajooyinka maamul, dhegonugayl, sirxajin, asluub-wanaag shaqo, howlkarnimo, waxa-ku-ool ah, mihnadyahannimo, dhawrista Mabaadi’da caadaaladda, sinnaan iyo habka xilgudashada ugu habboon. (Qodobka 115aad.)
Public Institutions and Services
Haiti
- EnglishThe State recognizes the right of every citizen to decent housing, education, food and social security. (Art. 22)
- FrenchL'Etat reconnaît le droit de tout citoyen à un logement décent, à l'éducation, à l'alimentation et à la sécurité sociale. (Art. 22)