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Article 39
The right of workers' to strike is permitted and shall be exercised within the limits
provided for by the Law, but the exercising of this right should not interfere with the
freedom to work which is guaranteed for every individual.
Article 40
Every person has the right to education.
• Right to academic freedom
Freedom of learning and teaching shall be guaranteed in accordance with conditions
determined by law.
• Compulsory education
• Free education
Primary education is compulsory. It is free in public schools.
The conditions for free primary education in schools subsidised by the Government
shall be determined by an Organic Law.
The State shall have the duty to take special measures to facilitate the education of
disabled people.
An Organic Law shall determine the organization of Education.
• Right to health care
Article 41
All citizens have the right and duties relating to health. The State shall have the duty
of mobilizing the population for activities aimed at promoting good health and to
assist in the implementation of these activities.
Article 42
Every foreigner legally residing in the Republic of Rwanda shall enjoy all rights save
those reserved for nationals as determined under this Constitution and other laws.
Article 43
In the exercise of rights and enjoyment of freedoms, every person shall only be
subjected to the limitations set by the Law in order to ensure the recognition and
respect of others' rights and freedoms, good morals, public order and social welfare
which characterize a democratic society.
Article 44
The judiciary as the guardian of rights and freedoms of the public shall ensure
respect thereof in accordance with procedures determined by Law.
CHAPTER II: RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE CITIZEN
Article 45
All citizens have the right to participate in the government of the country, whether
directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the Law.
All citizens have the right of equal access to public service in accordance with their
competence and abilities.
Rwanda 2003 (rev. 2010)
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