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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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Now, therefore, the people of Barbados
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(c) declare their intention to establish and maintain a society in which all persons may, to the full extent of their capacity, play a due part in the institutions of the national life;
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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It shall be the duty of the Republic to remove those obstacles of an economic or social nature which constrain the freedom and equality of citizens, thereby impeding the full development of the human person and the effective participation of all workers in the political, economic and social organisation of the country. (Art. 3) - Italian
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È compito della Repubblica rimuovere gli ostacoli di ordine economico e sociale, che, limitando di fatto la libertà e l'eguaglianza dei cittadini, impediscono il pieno sviluppo della persona umana e l'effettiva partecipazione di tutti i lavoratori all'organizzazione politica, economica e sociale del Paese. (Art. 3)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe State sees to the elimination of all forms of discrimination concerning [à l’égard de] women, young girls and handicapped persons. The public policies in all the domains assure their full development and their participation in the national development.
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It assures to them an equitable representation within the public institutions through the national policy [concerning] gender and the respect for the quotas. (Art. 22) - FrenchL’Etat veille à l’élimination de toute forme de discrimination à l’égard de la femme, de la jeune fille et des personnes handicapées. Les politiques publiques dans tous les domaines assurent leur plein épanouissement et leur participation au développement national.
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Il leur assure une représentation équitable dans les institutions publiques à travers la politique nationale du genre et le respect des quotas. (Art. 22)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishBy means of the statutory laws, the Congress of the Republic will regulate the following matters:
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d. Institutions and mechanisms of citizen participation;
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d) Instituciones y mecanismos de participación ciudadana.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishPolish citizens enjoying full public rights shall have a right of access to the public service based on the principle of equality. (Art. 60)
- PolishObywatele polscy korzystający z pełni praw publicznych mają prawo dostępu do służby publicznej na jednakowych zasadach. (Art. 60)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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(2) Every Somali citizen is entitled to be considered for positions in the national armed forces at all levels, without discrimination and the rights of women shall be protected in this respect. (Art. 127) - Somali…
(2) Muwaadin kasta oo Soomaali waxa uu xaq u leeyahay in uu ka qayb-qaato jagooyinka iyo jaranjarooyinka darajo ee Ciidammada iyada oo aan la takooreyn, iyadoo la ilaalinaaya xuquuqda haweenka ee arrintan la xiriirta. (Qodobka 127aad.)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishAll Salvadorans [that are] older than eighteen years of age are citizens. (Art. 71)
- SpanishSon ciudadanos todos los salvadoreños mayores de dieciocho años. (Art. 71)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe public authorities shall promote conditions directed for the free and effective participation of young people in political, social, economic and cultural development. (Sec. 48)
- SpanishLos poderes públicos promoverán las condiciones para la participación libre y eficaz de la juventud en el desarrollo político, social, económico y cultural. (Art. 48)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- English1. Upon the presentation of the Draft Constitutional Text and Explanatory Report by the Commission, the President of the Republic shall, after consultation with relevant stakeholders, constitute and convene a National Constitutional Conference comprising delegates representing the following categories:
a. Political Parties;
b. civil society organizations;
c. women organizations;
d. youth organizations;
e. faith-based organizations;
f. people with special needs;
g. Traditional Leaders;
h. war widows, veterans and war wounded;
i. business leaders;
j. trade unions;
k. professional associations;
l. the academia; and
m. other categories to be determined.
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
- EnglishThe law shall regulate the civil service on the basis of aptitude, merit and conduct. It shall guarantee security of employment. (Art. 236-1)
- FrenchLa loi règlemente la Fonction Publique sur la base de l'aptitude, du mérite et de la discipline. Elle garantit la sécurité de l'emploi. (Art. 236.1)