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- EnglishEducation, health and social services shall be the basic pillars for building society, and the state shall work on achieving balanced development among all regions of the Syrian Arab Republic. (Art. 25)
- Arabicالتّعليم والصّحة والخدمات الإجتماعية أركان أساسية لبناء المجتمع، وتعمل الدولة على تحقيق التنمية المتوازنة بين جميع مناطق الجمهورية العربية السورية. (المادّة 25)
Public Institutions and Services
- English(1) Subject to the provisions of section 132 of this Constitution, the law applicable to the grant and payment to any officer, or to his widow, children, dependants or personal representatives, of any pension, gratuity or other like allowance (in this section and in sections 131 and 132 of this Constitution referred to as an "award") in respect of the service of that officer in a public office shall be that in force on the relevant day or any later law not less favourable to the person concerned.
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Public Institutions and Services
- English(1) The family is the natural and fundamental unit of society and the necessary basis of social order, and shall enjoy the recognition and protection of the State.
... (Art. 45) - Swahili(1) Familia ni kiungo cha asili na cha msingi cha jamii na msingi muhimu wa maadili ya kijamii, na itanufaika na kutambuliwa na kulindwa na Serikali.
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Public Institutions and Services
- EnglishA socialist economic system shall be established with a view to ensuring the attainment of a just and egalitarian society, free from the exploitation of man by man. (Art. 10)
- Bengaliমানুষের উপর মানুষের শোষণ হইতে মুক্ত ন্যায়ানুগ ও সাম্যবাদী সমাজ লাভ নিশ্চিত করিবার উদ্দেশ্যে সমাজতান্ত্রিক অর্থনৈতিক ব্যবস্থা প্রতিষ্ঠা করা হইবে। (অনুচ্ছেদ ১০)
Public Institutions and Services
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The State organizes institutions and services that facilitate the ability of working families to carry out their responsibilities. (Art. 64) - Spanish…
El Estado organiza instituciones y servicios que faciliten a las familias trabajadoras el desempeño de sus responsabilidades. (Art. 64)
Public Institutions and Services
- EnglishTurkmenistan is a state ensuring social security of each person. (Art. 5)
- RussianТуркменистан является государством, гарантирующим социальную защищённость каждого человека. (Статья 5)
- TurkmenTürkmenistan her bir adamyň durmuş taýdan goraglylygyny kepillendirýän döwletdir. (5-nji madda)
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The State protects the family, particularly the mother and the child. It assists persons having [porteuses] handicaps as well as the elderly. (Art. 26) - French
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... L'Etat protège la famille, particulièrement la mère et l'enfant. Il porte assistance aux personnes porteuses de handicap ainsi qu’aux personnes âgées. (Art. 26)
Public Institutions and Services
- EnglishThe State and the society protect the family. (Art. 16)
- Arabicالدّولة والمجتمع يحميان الأسرة. (المادّة 16)
- FrenchL’État et la société protègent la famille. (Art. 16)
Public Institutions and Services
- EnglishThe eligibility of any person to receive a pension under the Widows' and Orphans' Pension Fund shall, on and after the date of the coming into operation of this Constitution, continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions as were in force immediately before the date of the coming into operation of this Constitution and shall not be altered to the disadvantage of any such person so long as such eligibility remains. (Art. 194)
- GreekΤο επί συντάξεως εκ του ταμείου συντάξεων χηρών και ορφανών δικαίωμα οιουδήποτε προσώπου από της ημερομηνίας ενάρξεως της ισχύος του Συντάγματος και εφεξής θα εξακολουθή να υπόκειται εις τας προϋποθέσεις και τους όρους συνταξιοδοτήσεως τους ισχύοντας αμέσως προ της ημερομηνίας ενάρξεως της ισχύος του Συντάγματος, δεν δύνανται δε να μεταβληθώσιν ούτοι δυσμενώς δι’ οιονδήποτε πρόσωπον, εφ’ όσον χρόνον υφίσταται δικαίωμα αυτού επί της συντάξεως. (Αρθρον 194)
- TurkishHerhangi bir şahsın Dul ve Yetim Maaşları Fonundan bir maaş alma hakkı, bu Anayasanın yürürlüğe girdiği tarihte ve ondan sonra, bu Anayasanın yürürlüğe girdiği tarihten hemen önce yürürlükte olan aynı kayıt ve şartlara tabi olmaya devam eder ve bunlar, söz konusu hak devam ettiği müddetçe söz konusu şahsın aleyhine olarak değiştirilemez. (Madde 194)
Public Institutions and Services
- EnglishAll arbitrary displacement is forbidden. Persons who have been displaced shall have the right to receive protection and emergency humanitarian aid from the authorities, ensuring access to food, shelter, housing, and medical and health services.
Children, adolescents, pregnant women, mothers with underage daughters and sons, elderly persons and persons with disabilities shall receive preferential and specialized humanitarian assistance.
All displaced persons and groups shall have the right to return to their place of origin voluntarily, with safety and dignity. (Art. 42) - SpanishSe prohíbe todo desplazamiento arbitrario. Las personas que hayan sido desplazadas tendrán derecho a recibir protección y asistencia humanitaria emergente de las autoridades, que asegure el acceso a alimentos, alojamiento, vivienda y servicios médicos y sanitarios.
Las niñas, niños, adolescentes, mujeres embarazadas, madres con hijas o hijos menores, personas adultas mayores y personas con discapacidad recibirán asistencia humanitaria preferente y especializada.
Todas las personas y grupos desplazados tienen derecho a retornar a su lugar de origen de forma voluntaria, segura y digna. (Art. 42)