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constituteproject.org PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:21 • Privileges for juveniles in criminal process shall be detained in appropriate locations separate from adult detention centers. The state shall work to achieve children’s best interest in all measures taken with regards to them. • Right to culture • State support for the disabled Article 81: Rights of the disabled The state shall guarantee the health, economic, social, cultural, entertainment, sporting and education rights of dwarves and people with disabilities. The state shall provide work opportunities for such individuals, and allocate a percentage of these opportunities to them, in addition to equipping public utilities and their surrounding environment. The state guarantees their right to exercise political rights, and their integration with other citizens in order to achieve the principles of equality, justice and equal opportunities. • State support for children • Reference to science Article 82: Youth The state guarantees the care of youth and young children, in addition to helping them discover their talents and developing their cultural, scientific, psychological, creative and physical abilities, encouraging them to engage in group and volunteer activity and enabling them to take part in public life. • State support for the elderly • Right to culture • Right to reasonable standard of living Article 83: The elderly The state shall guarantee the health, economic, social, cultural and entertainment rights of the elderly, provide them with appropriate pensions to ensure them a decent standard of living, and empower them to participate in public life. The state shall take into account the needs of the elderly while planning public utilities. It also encourages civil society organizations to participate in caring for the elderly. All the foregoing takes place as organized by law. Article 84: Sports The state guarantees the right of everyone to practice physical sports. State institutions and society shall work to discover and sponsor gifted athletes and take necessary measures to encourage the practice of sport,. The law shall regulate the affairs of sports and civil sports bodies in accordance with international standards, and how to settle sporting disputes. • Right of petition Article 85: Right to address public authorities Each individual has the right to address public authorities in writing and in signature. No address shall be made in the name of groups except for legal persons. • Duty to serve in the military Article 86: Duty to safeguard national security Preservation of national security is a duty, and the commitment of all to uphold such is a national responsibility ensured by law. Defense of the nation and protecting its land is an honor and sacred duty. Military service is mandatory according to the law. Egypt 2014 Page 27

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