constituteproject.org • Right to information PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:30 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. Page 8