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Equality and Non-Discrimination
Comoros
- EnglishEvery individual has the duty to respect and to consider their fellow men [semblables] without discrimination of any kind, and to maintain with them relations of [a] nature to promote, to safeguard and to reinforce reciprocal respect and tolerance. (Art. 47)
- Arabicيتوجب على كل مواطن احترام واعتبار أخيه الإنسان دون تمييز من أي نوع، والحفاظ معه على علاقات طبيعية لتعزيز وحماية وتوطيد احترام وتسامح متبادلين. (المادة 47)
- FrenchTout individu a le devoir de respecter et de considérer ses semblables sans discrimination d'aucune sorte, et de maintenir avec eux des relations de nature à promouvoir, à sauvegarder et à renforcer le respect et la tolérance réciproques. (Art. 47)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
El Salvador
- EnglishAll persons are equal before the law. For the enjoyment of the civil rights[,] no restrictions may be established that are based on differences of nationality, race, sex or religion.
Hereditary employments [empleos] and privileges are not recognized. (Art. 3) - SpanishTodas las personas son iguales ante la ley. Para el goce de los derechos civiles no podrán establecerse restricciones que se basen en diferencias de nacionalidad, raza, sexo o religión.
No se reconocen empleos ni privilegios hereditarios. (Art. 3)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
China
- EnglishWomen in the People's Republic of China enjoy equal rights with men in all spheres of life, political, economic, cultural and social, and family life.
… (Art. 48) - Chinese中华人民共和国妇女在政治的、经济的、文化的、社会的和家庭的生活等各方面享有同男子平等的权利。
… (第四十八条)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Liechtenstein
- English1) All Liechtenstein citizens shall be equal before the law
2) Men and women shall enjoy equal rights.
... (Art. 31) - German1) Alle Landesangehörigen sind vor dem Gesetze gleich
2) Mann und Frau sind gleichberechtigt.
… (Art. 31)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Mozambique
- EnglishThe fundamental objectives of the Republic of Mozambique shall be:
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e. the defence and promotion of human rights and of the equality of citizens before the law;
… (Art. 11) - PortugueseO Estado moçambicano tem como objectivos fundamentais:
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e) a defesa e a promoção dos direitos humanos e da igualdade dos cidadãos perante a lei;
... (Art. 11)
Equality and Non-Discrimination
Mexico
- English...
Any discrimination motivated by ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disabilities, social status, conditions of health, religion, opinions, preferences, civil estate or any other that infringes human dignity and has for [its] object to annul or to diminish the rights and freedoms of persons will be prohibited. (Art. 1) - Spanish...
Queda prohibida toda discriminación motivada por origen étnico o nacional, el género, la edad, las discapacidades, la condición social, las condiciones de salud, la religión, las opiniones, las preferencias sexuales, el estado civil o cualquier otra que atente contra la dignidad humana y tenga por objeto anular o menoscabar los derechos y libertades de las personas. (Art. 1)