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lutionary cultural gains of other peoples. ARTICLE 16 The People's Republic of Mozambique organises a health system which shall benefit the entire Mozambican people. ARTICLE 17 The emancipation of women is one of the State's essential tasks. In the People's Republic of Mozambique women and men have equal rights and duties, this equality extending to the political, economic, social and cultural spheres. ARTICLE 18 The youth have always played a decisive role in the national liberation struggle, and they have a fundamental responsibility in the construction of a new society. The State encourages and promotes youth's initiative in the reconstruction and defence of the country. ARTICLE 19 The People's Republic of Mozambique is a secular State in which there is absolute separation between the State and religious institutions. In the People's Republic of Mozambique the activities of religious institutions must conform with the State's laws. ARTICLE 20 The People's Republic of Mozambique struggles against the exploitation of man by man, against imperialism and colonialism, for the unity of African peoples and States on the basis of respect for the liberty and dignity of these peoples and States and their right to political, economic and social progress. The People's Republic of Mozambique pursues a policy of strengthening relations of friendship and mutual help with young States engaged in the same battle to consolidate national independence and democracy, and to regain the use and control of their natural resources for the benefit of their peoples. ARTICLE 21 The People's Republic of Mozambique gives its support and solidarity to the struggle of the peoples for national liberation. ARTICLE 22 The People's Republic of Mozambique consolidates and develops solidarity with its natural allies the socialist countries, solidarity forged in the struggle for national independence. The People's Republic of Mozambique establishes and develops relations of friendship and cooperation with ail democratic and progressive forces in the world. ARTICLE 23 The People's Republic of Mozambique establishes relations of friendship and cooperation with all States on the basis of the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, equality, non interference in internal affairs and reciprocal benefit. The People's Republic of Mozambique accepts, observes and applies the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Charter of the Organisation of African Unity. ARTICLE 24 The People's Republic of Mozambique defends the principle of the general and universal disarmament of all States. The People's Republic of Mozambique defends the principle of turning the Indian Ocean into a non-nuclear zone of peace. The People's Republic of Mozambique pursues a policy of peace, resorting to force only in the case of legitimate defence. ARTICLE 25 The People's Republic of Mozambique grants the right of asylum to foreigners persecuted because of their struggle for peace, democracy and national and social liberation. SECTION II Fundamental rights and duties of citizens ARTICLE 26 All citizens of the People's Republic of Mozambique enjoy the same rights and are subject to the same duties, irrespective of colour, race, sex, ethnic origin, place of birth, religion ,level of education, social position or occupation. Any acts aimed at jeopardising social harmony, or creating divisions or privileged positions based on colour, race, sex, ethnic origin, place of birth, religion, level of education, social position or occupation, are punishable by law. ARTICLE 27 In the People's Republic of Mozambique all citizens have the right and duty, within the framework of the Constitution, to take part in the process of creating and consolidating democracy at all levels of society and the State. In fulfilling the objectives of the Constitution, all citizens enjoy freedom of opinion, assembly and association. ARTICLE 28 All citizens of the People's Republic of Mozambique over 18 years of age are entitled to vote and be elected, with the exception of those legally deprived of that right. ARTICLE 29 In the People's Republic of Mozambique women and men enjoy the same rights and are subject to the same duties. This principle shall guide all the legislative and executive work of the State. The State protects marriage, the family, motherhood and childhood. ARTICLE 30 Active participation in the defence of the country and the Revolution is the right and the highest duty of every man and woman citizen of the People's Republic of Mozambique. ARTICLE 31 In the People's Republic of Mozambique work and education are the right and duty of every citizen. Combating the situation of backwardness created by colonialism, the State promotes the necessary conditions for extending enjoyment of those rights to all citizens. ARTICLE 32 All citizens have the right to assistance in the event of disablement and in old age. The State promotes the creation of bodies which guarantee the exercise of that right. ARTICLE 33 Individual freedoms are guaranteed by the State for all citizens of the People's Republic of Mozambique. These freedoms include the inviolability of the home and the secrecy of correspondence, and they cannot be limited except in cases specially provided for by the law. In the People's Republic of Mozambique the State guarantees the freedom of citizens to practice or not to practice a religion. ARTICLE 34 The State ensures special protection for the orphans and other dependents of FRELIMO militants who died while fulfilling missions, as v/ell as for those maimed or disabled in the liberation struggle. ARTICLE 35 In the People's Republic of Mozambique no one can be arrested or tried except under terms of the law. The State guarantees accused persons the right to legal defence. ARTICLE 36 All citizens of the People's Republic of Mozambique have the duty to respect the Constitution and the law. The State prohibits any misuse of individual rights and freedoms prejudicial to the people's interests. The State severely punishes all acts of treason, subversion, sabotage and, in general, acts carried out against FRELIMO's objectives and against revolutionary peoples order. SECTION III State Organs CHAPTER I People's Assembly ARTICLE 37 The People's Assembly is the supreme organ of the State in the People's Republic of Mozambique. The People's Assembly is the highest legislative organ of the People's Republic of Mozambique. Pending further definition of the composition and requirements for the election of members of the People's Assem- 25
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Title | Mozambique revolution, no. 61 (1975 June 25) |
Title (Alternate) | Mozambique revolution - Independence - The People's Republic of Mozambique, no. 61, 25 june 1975 |
Description | Contents: Editorial: With our people's victory over colonialism and the establishment of the independent State of Mozambique, a new phase of struggle has begun (p. 1); FRELIMO delegations visit five socialist countries (p. 3); President Samora in Tanzania and Zambia, two bastions of support and solidarity during the armed struggle against Portuguese colonialism (p. 5); In the month which preceded independence our President toured Mozambique, holding meetings with the people in every province from the Rovuma to the Maputo. Pictures of the tour (p. 6); Independence was marked by celebrations and cultural activities throughout the country. Report and pictures (p. 9); The National Anthem of the People's Republic of Mozambique (p.13); Proclamation of Independence and the birth of the People's Republic of Mozambique. Full text (p.14); By decision of FRELIMO'S Central Committee Comrade Samora Moises Machel was entrusted with the task of President of the People's Republic of Mozambique. Declaration of the CC, read by Comrade Marcelino dos Santos, Vice-President of FRELIMO (p.17); The President's Message to the Nation on Independence Day (p.18); The Constitution of the PRM (p. 24); The first Council of Ministers of the (p. 28). Special independence issue. |
Subject (lcsh) |
Nationalism -- Mozambique Self-determination, National Mozambique -- History Portugal -- Politics and government -- 1933-1974 |
Geographic Subject (Country) | Mozambique |
Geographic Subject (Continent) | Africa |
Geographic Coordinates | -18.6696821,35.5273480 |
Coverage date | 1975-06-21/1975-06-29 |
Creator | Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) |
Publisher (of the Original Version) | Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO). Department of Information |
Place of Publication (of the Origianal Version) | Dar Es Salaam, U.R. of Tanzania |
Publisher (of the Digital Version) | University of Southern California. Libraries |
Date issued | 1975-06-25 |
Type |
texts images |
Format | 32 p. |
Format (aat) | newsletters |
Language | English |
Contributing entity | University of Southern California |
Part of collection | Emerging Nationalism in Portuguese Africa, 1959-1965 |
Part of subcollection | Mozambique Collection |
Rights | The University of Southern California has licensed the rights to this material from the Aluka initiative of Ithaka Harbors, Inc., a non-profit Delaware corporation whose address is 151 East 61st Street, New York, NY 10021 |
Physical access | Original archive is at the Boeckmann Center for Iberian and Latin American Studies. Send requests to address or e-mail given. Phone (213) 821-2366; fax (213) 740-2343. |
Repository Name | USC Libraries Special Collections |
Repository Address | Doheny Memorial Library, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0189 |
Repository Email | specol@usc.edu |
Filename | CENPA-360 |
Description
Title | CENPA-360~27 |
Filename | CENPA-360~27.tiff |
Full text | lutionary cultural gains of other peoples. ARTICLE 16 The People's Republic of Mozambique organises a health system which shall benefit the entire Mozambican people. ARTICLE 17 The emancipation of women is one of the State's essential tasks. In the People's Republic of Mozambique women and men have equal rights and duties, this equality extending to the political, economic, social and cultural spheres. ARTICLE 18 The youth have always played a decisive role in the national liberation struggle, and they have a fundamental responsibility in the construction of a new society. The State encourages and promotes youth's initiative in the reconstruction and defence of the country. ARTICLE 19 The People's Republic of Mozambique is a secular State in which there is absolute separation between the State and religious institutions. In the People's Republic of Mozambique the activities of religious institutions must conform with the State's laws. ARTICLE 20 The People's Republic of Mozambique struggles against the exploitation of man by man, against imperialism and colonialism, for the unity of African peoples and States on the basis of respect for the liberty and dignity of these peoples and States and their right to political, economic and social progress. The People's Republic of Mozambique pursues a policy of strengthening relations of friendship and mutual help with young States engaged in the same battle to consolidate national independence and democracy, and to regain the use and control of their natural resources for the benefit of their peoples. ARTICLE 21 The People's Republic of Mozambique gives its support and solidarity to the struggle of the peoples for national liberation. ARTICLE 22 The People's Republic of Mozambique consolidates and develops solidarity with its natural allies the socialist countries, solidarity forged in the struggle for national independence. The People's Republic of Mozambique establishes and develops relations of friendship and cooperation with ail democratic and progressive forces in the world. ARTICLE 23 The People's Republic of Mozambique establishes relations of friendship and cooperation with all States on the basis of the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, equality, non interference in internal affairs and reciprocal benefit. The People's Republic of Mozambique accepts, observes and applies the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Charter of the Organisation of African Unity. ARTICLE 24 The People's Republic of Mozambique defends the principle of the general and universal disarmament of all States. The People's Republic of Mozambique defends the principle of turning the Indian Ocean into a non-nuclear zone of peace. The People's Republic of Mozambique pursues a policy of peace, resorting to force only in the case of legitimate defence. ARTICLE 25 The People's Republic of Mozambique grants the right of asylum to foreigners persecuted because of their struggle for peace, democracy and national and social liberation. SECTION II Fundamental rights and duties of citizens ARTICLE 26 All citizens of the People's Republic of Mozambique enjoy the same rights and are subject to the same duties, irrespective of colour, race, sex, ethnic origin, place of birth, religion ,level of education, social position or occupation. Any acts aimed at jeopardising social harmony, or creating divisions or privileged positions based on colour, race, sex, ethnic origin, place of birth, religion, level of education, social position or occupation, are punishable by law. ARTICLE 27 In the People's Republic of Mozambique all citizens have the right and duty, within the framework of the Constitution, to take part in the process of creating and consolidating democracy at all levels of society and the State. In fulfilling the objectives of the Constitution, all citizens enjoy freedom of opinion, assembly and association. ARTICLE 28 All citizens of the People's Republic of Mozambique over 18 years of age are entitled to vote and be elected, with the exception of those legally deprived of that right. ARTICLE 29 In the People's Republic of Mozambique women and men enjoy the same rights and are subject to the same duties. This principle shall guide all the legislative and executive work of the State. The State protects marriage, the family, motherhood and childhood. ARTICLE 30 Active participation in the defence of the country and the Revolution is the right and the highest duty of every man and woman citizen of the People's Republic of Mozambique. ARTICLE 31 In the People's Republic of Mozambique work and education are the right and duty of every citizen. Combating the situation of backwardness created by colonialism, the State promotes the necessary conditions for extending enjoyment of those rights to all citizens. ARTICLE 32 All citizens have the right to assistance in the event of disablement and in old age. The State promotes the creation of bodies which guarantee the exercise of that right. ARTICLE 33 Individual freedoms are guaranteed by the State for all citizens of the People's Republic of Mozambique. These freedoms include the inviolability of the home and the secrecy of correspondence, and they cannot be limited except in cases specially provided for by the law. In the People's Republic of Mozambique the State guarantees the freedom of citizens to practice or not to practice a religion. ARTICLE 34 The State ensures special protection for the orphans and other dependents of FRELIMO militants who died while fulfilling missions, as v/ell as for those maimed or disabled in the liberation struggle. ARTICLE 35 In the People's Republic of Mozambique no one can be arrested or tried except under terms of the law. The State guarantees accused persons the right to legal defence. ARTICLE 36 All citizens of the People's Republic of Mozambique have the duty to respect the Constitution and the law. The State prohibits any misuse of individual rights and freedoms prejudicial to the people's interests. The State severely punishes all acts of treason, subversion, sabotage and, in general, acts carried out against FRELIMO's objectives and against revolutionary peoples order. SECTION III State Organs CHAPTER I People's Assembly ARTICLE 37 The People's Assembly is the supreme organ of the State in the People's Republic of Mozambique. The People's Assembly is the highest legislative organ of the People's Republic of Mozambique. Pending further definition of the composition and requirements for the election of members of the People's Assem- 25 |
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