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be determined by law.
Eritrea shall have a National Anthem and a Coat of Arms
reflecting the history and the aspiration of its people. The
details of the National Anthem and the Coat of Arms shall be
determined by law.
The equality of all Eritrean languages is guaranteed.
Article 5 - Gender Reference
Without consideration to the wording of any provision in this
Constitution with reference to gender, all of its articles shall apply
equally to both genders.
CHAPTER II: NATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND
DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES
Article 6 - National Unity and Stability
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As the people and government strive to establish a united and
advanced country within the context of the diversity of
Eritrea, they shall be guided by the basic principle “unity in
diversity.”
The State shall, through participation of all citizens, ensure
national stability and development by encouraging democratic
dialogue and national consensus; and by laying a firm
political, cultural and moral foundation of national unity and
social harmony.
The State shall ensure peaceful and stable conditions by
establishing appropriate participatory institutions that
guarantee and hasten equitable economic and social progress.
Article 7 - Democratic Principles
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It is a fundamental principle of the State of Eritrea to
guarantee its citizens broad and active participation in all
political, economic, social and cultural life of the country.
Any act that violates the human rights of women or limits or
otherwise thwarts their role and participation is prohibited.
There shall be established appropriate institutions to