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(1) The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.
(2) The right of men and women of marriageable age to marry and
to found a family shall be recognized.
(3) No marriage shall be entered into without the free and full
consent of the intending spouses.
(4)
Spouses shall have equal rights and responsibilities as to
In the case of marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. dissolution, provision shall be made for the necessary protection of
any children.
Article 21
Rights of children
[cf. ICCPR Art. 23]
(1) Every child shall have, without any discrimination as to race, colour, sex, language, religion, national or social origin, property or birth, the right to such measures of protection as are
required by his status as
as a minor, on the part of his family, society
and the State.
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