1.
The family shall be the natural unit and basis of society. It shall be protected by the State which shall take care of its physical health and moral.
2.
The State shall have the duty to assist the family which is the custodian or morals and traditional values recognized by the community.
3.
The State shall ensure the elimination of every discrimination against women and also ensure the protection of the rights of the woman and the child as stipulated in international declarations and conventions.
4.
The aged and the disabled shall also have the right to special measures of protection in keeping with their physical or moral needs.
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In force from 27-06-1981
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