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Political Rights and Association
Portugal
- English1. The people exercise political power by means of universal, equal, direct, secret and periodic suffrage, referendum and the other forms provided for in the Constitution.
... (Art. 10) - Portuguese1. O povo exerce o poder político através do sufrágio universal, igual, directo, secreto e periódico, do referendo e das demais formas previstas na Constituição.
... (Art. 10)
Political Rights and Association
Bahrain
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e. Citizens, both men and women, are entitled to participate in public affairs and may enjoy political rights, including the right to vote and to stand for elections, in accordance with this Constitution and the conditions and principles laid down by law. No citizen can be deprived of the right to vote or to nominate oneself for elections except by law.
… (Art. 1) - Arabic..
.هـ - للمواطنين، رجالاً ونساءً، حق المشاركة في الشؤون العامة والتمتع بالحقوق السياسية ، بما فيها حق الانتخاب والترشيح، وذلك وفقاً لهذا الدستور وللشروط والأوضاع التي يـبـينها القانون. ولا يجوز أن يحرم أحد المواطنين من حق الانتخاب أو الترشيح إلا وفقاً للقانون.
... (المادّة 1)
Political Rights and Association
Cuba
- EnglishCuban citizens have the right to participate in the formation, exercise, and monitoring of the power of the State, for which purpose they may, in accordance with the laws:
a. Be registered within the electoral registry;
b. Propose and nominate candidates;
c. Elect officials and be elected for office;
d. Participate in elections, plebiscites, referendums, popular consultations, as well as other forms of democratic participation;
e. Make pronouncements regarding the release of documents or information for the purposes of accountability that are provided by elected officials;
f. Revoke the mandate of elected officials;
g. Exercise the powers of the legislature as well as the power of constitutional reform;
h. Perform public functions or roles, and
i. Be informed of the management of the organs and authorities of the State. (Art. 80) - SpanishLos ciudadanos cubanos tienen derecho a participar en la conformación, ejercicio y control del poder del Estado; en razón a esto pueden, de conformidad con la Constitución y las leyes:
a) estar inscriptos en el registro electoral;
b) proponer y nominar candidatos;
c) elegir y ser elegidos;
d) participar en elecciones, plebiscitos, referendos, consultas populares y otras formas de participación democrática;
e) pronunciarse sobre la rendición de cuenta que les presentan los elegidos;
f) revocar el mandato de los elegidos;
g) ejercer la iniciativa legislativa y de reforma de la Constitución;
h) desempeñar funciones y cargos públicos; y
i) estar informados de la gestión de los órganos y autoridades del Estado. (Art. 80)
Political Rights and Association
Gabon
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13) The right to form associations, political parties or formations, unions [syndicats], companies [sociétés], establishments of social interest as well as religious communities, is guaranteed to all under the conditions established by the law;
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24) The State favors the equal access of women and of men to the electoral mandates as well as to the political and professional responsibilities. (Art. 1) - French...
13°) Le droit de former des associations, des partis ou formations politiques, des syndicats, des sociétés, des établissements d’intérêt social ainsi que des communautés religieuses, est garanti à tous dans les conditions fixées par la loi;
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24°) L'Etat favorise l'égal accès des femmes et des hommes aux mandats électoraux ainsi qu'aux responsabilités politiques et professionnelles. (Art. 1)
Political Rights and Association
Andorra
- 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
South Sudan
- English1. The right to peaceful assembly is recognized and guaranteed; every person shall have the right to freedom of association with others, including the right to form or join political parties, associations and trade or professional unions for the protection of his or her interests.
… (Art. 25)
Political Rights and Association
Cabo Verde
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4. The Republic of Cabo Verde shall create gradually the conditions indispensable for the removal of all obstacles that may hinder the full development of the human person and limit the equality of its citizens, as well as their effective participation in the political, economic, social and cultural organization of the State and of the Cabo Verdean society. (Art. 1) - Portuguese...
4. A República de Cabo Verde criará progressivamente as condi- ções indispensáveis à remoção de todos os obstáculos que possam impedir o pleno desenvolvimento da pessoa humana e limitar a igualdade dos cidadãos e a efectiva participação destes na organização política, económica, social e cultural do Estado e da sociedade cabo-verdiana. (Art. 1)
Political Rights and Association
Russian Federation
- English1. Everyone shall have the right of association, including the right to establish trade unions for the protection of his (her) interests. The freedom of activity of public associations shall be guaranteed.
… (Art. 30) - Russian1. Каждый имеет право на объединение, включая право создавать профессиональные союзы для защиты своих интересов. Свобода деятельности общественных объединений гарантируется.
… (Статья 30)
Political Rights and Association
Paraguay
- EnglishThe citizens, without distinction of gender [sexo], have the right to participate in public matters, directly or through their representatives, in the form determined by this Constitution and the laws.
The access of women to public functions shall be promoted. (Art. 117) - SpanishLos ciudadanos, sin distinción de sexo, tienen el derecho a participar en los asuntos públicos, directamente o por medio de sus representantes, en la forma que determine esta Constitución y las leyes.
Se promoverá el acceso de la mujer a las funciones públicas. (Art. 117)
Political Rights and Association
Gambia
- English(1) Every person shall have the right to—
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(e) freedom of association, which shall include freedom to form and join associations and unions, including political parties and trade unions;
… (Sec. 25)