CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE
2. Social organisations contribute to achieving the rights and freedoms of
citizens, as well as towards raising individual and collective awareness in the
fulfilment of civic duties.
Article 79
Right of Petition, Complaint and Claim
All citizens shall have the right to present petitions, complaints and claims to the
competent authority in order to demand the restitution of their rights violated or in
defence of the public interest.
Article 80
Right of resistance
All citizens shall have the right not to comply with orders that are unlawful or that
infringe on their rights, freedoms and guarantees.
Article 81
Right of Popular Action
1. All citizens shall have the right to popular action in accordance with the law,
either personally or through associations for defending the interests in question.
2. The right of popular action shall consist of:
a) the right to claim for the injured party or parties such compensation as
they are entitled to;
b) The right to advocate the prevention, termination or judicial prosecution of
offences against the public health, consumer rights, environmental
conservation and cultural heritage;
c) The right to defend the property of the State and of local authorities.
CHAPTER V
ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
Article 82
Right of Ownership
1. The State shall recognise and guarantee the right of ownership of property.
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