Cameroon
Article 13
1. Every citizen shall have the right to participate freely in the government of his country either directly
or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the provisions of the law.
2. Every citizen shall have the right of equal access to the public service of his country;
3. Every individual shall have the right of access to public property and services in strict equality of all
persons before the law.
Article 14
The right to property shall be guaranteed. It may only be encroached upon in the interest of public need
or in the general interest of the community and in accordance with the provisions of appropriate laws.
Article 15
Every individual shall have the right to work under equitable and satisfactory conditions, and shall
receive equal pay for equal work.
Article 16
1. Every individual shall have the right to enjoy the best attainable state of physical and mental health.
2. State parties to the present Charter shall take the necessary measures to protect the health of their
people and to ensure that they receive medical attention when they are sick.
Article 17
1. Every individual shall have the right to education.
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