CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE Article 44 Duties Towards One’s Fellow Beings All individuals shall have the duty to respect and consider their fellow beings without any form of discrimination whatsoever, and to maintain relations with them aimed at promoting, safeguarding and strengthening respect, mutual tolerance and solidarity. Article 45 Duties Towards the Community Every individual shall have the duty to: a) serve the national community, placing his or her physical and intellectual abilities at its service; b) work to the best of his or her abilities and means; c) pay contributions and taxes; d) advocate, in his or her relations with the community, the preservation of cultural values, the spirit of tolerance and of dialogue and, in general, to contribute to civic education and advancement; e) defend and promote health; f) protect and conserve the environment; g) defend and protect the public good and the good of the community. Article 46 Duties Towards the State 1. All citizens shall have the duty to contribute to the defence of the country. 2. Every individual shall also have the duty to fulfil his or her obligations under the law, and to obey orders that are issued by legitimate authorities in accordance with the terms of the Constitution and with respect for his or her fundamental rights. Article 47 Rights of Children 1. Children shall have the right to protection and the care required for their well being. 2. Children may express their opinion freely on issues that relate to them, according to their age and maturity. Translation by MOZLEGAL – Mozambique's Legal Resource Portal www.mozlegal.com [email protected] Tel: +258 1 496900 – Fax: +258 1 496802 Directors: José Caldeira - [email protected] & Adrian Frey - [email protected] MOZLEGAL is a Project of José Caldeira & Associados - Attorneys & Consultants 13