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• Right to information
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Article 32
The state guarantees the right to information and the right of access to information
and communication networks.
• Right to academic freedom
• Reference to science
Article 33
Academic freedoms and freedom of scientific research shall be guaranteed.
The state shall provide the necessary resources for the development of scientific and
technological research.
• First chamber representation quotas
Article 34
The rights to election, voting, and candidacy are guaranteed, in accordance with the
law. The state seeks to guarantee women’s representation in elected bodies.
• Freedom of association
• Right to join trade unions
• Right to form political parties
Article 35
The freedom to establish political parties, unions, and associations is guaranteed.
• Restrictions on political parties
In their internal charters and activities, political parties, unions and associations
must respect the provisions of the Constitution, the law, financial transparency and
the rejection of violence.
• Right to strike
Article 36
• Right to join trade unions
The right to join and form unions is guaranteed, including the right to strike.
• Restrictions on the armed forces
This right does not apply to the national army.
The right to strike does not apply to the forces of internal security and to customs
officers.
• Freedom of assembly
Article 37
The right to assembly and peaceful demonstration is guaranteed.
• Right to health care
Article 38
Health is a right for every human being.
The state shall guarantee preventative health care and treatment for every citizen
and provide the means necessary to ensure the safety and quality of health services.
The state shall ensure free health care for those without means and those with
limited income. It shall guarantee the right to social assistance in accordance with
the law.
Article 39
• Compulsory education
Tunisia 2014
Education shall be mandatory up to the age of sixteen years.
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