Swear, finally, to pursue for ever the traitors and enemies of your independence. A 2012 constitutional amendment for haiti which includes provisions that grant dual citizens the right to vote. The constitution of the nigeria union of journalists 2 article 2 objectives. Haitian constitution of 1801 english toussaint louvertures constitution. Dual citizenship amendment of the 1987 constitution of. The struggle for the recognition of haiti and liberia as independent republics.
Text article 289 1987 constitution of haiti belpolitik. Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they. Ensure their inalienable and imprescriptible rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. With these two sentences, which state that all haitians are haitian and thus equal, haitian president michel martelly announced on june 19 that the amendments to the 1987 constitution, approved by the national parliament on may 9, 2011, are now in effect. On february 4, 1801, the seventh anniversary of the abolition of slavery by the national assembly, toussaint louverture convoked a constitutional assembly to write a constitution for saintdomingue, though it was still a colony of france. Domingo, hereby agree to form themselves into a free state sovereign and independent of any other power in the universe, under the name of empire of hayti 2. The people inhabiting the island formerly called st. In the 1805 constitution of haiti, only blacks could be citizens.
Political pluralism ensures the free organization and participation of all political. To guarantee their inalienable and imprescriptible rights to life, to liberty and to the. The progress cited included the reinstatement, on the day before meltons testimony, of portions of the popularly enacted 1987 constitution, which. Marta cali, constitutional reform in haiti, april 2010. The 1987 constitution of the republic of the philippines article iii article iii bill of rights section 1. International law article 81 the territory of the haitian republic is inviolable and may not be alienated either in. One year after its adoption, french forces deported louverture back to france, where he died in 1803. Done at the headquarters of gonaives, the first day of january 1804, the first year of independence. Nicaraguas constitution of 1987 with amendments through 2014. Constitution of hayti 1805 wikisource, the free online. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company.
Greek citizens possessing the right to vote may freely found and join political parties, the organization and activity of which must serve the free functioning of. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws. From 1660 to 1804, haiti, then known as saint domingue, was a french colony located on the island of hispaniola where african slaves were used to work on the plantations that produced tobacco, indigo, cotton, and cacao. Drafted in the wake of the overthrow of the duvalier dictatorship, after decades of dictatorial rule. Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice and propagation.
Was ratified in march 1987, but it was completely suspended from june 1988 to march 1989 and was only fully reinstated in october 1994. Recommended for educators, students, and the general publiccover. Domingo, hereby agree to form themselves into a free state sovereign and independent of any other power in the universe, under the name of empire of hayti. Topics derg, mengistu collection opensource language english. This seat may be moved elsewhere for reasons of force. Implant democracy, which entails ideological pluralism and political rotation and affirm the inviolable rights of the haitian people. Constitution of 1801 by haiti 1801 marxists internet archive. Article of the 1987 constitution stipulated that the haitian nationality was lost by naturalization in a foreign country.
Louverture did not live to see haiti achieve independence, which the nation declared in 1804. Article 15 stated that dual nationality was not permitted in any case. To collect, preserve and publish such statistical and other. The constitution of the republic of the philippines. Constitution of the federal republic of nigeria promulgation decree. The constitution of the republic of the philippines explained. Whereas the federal military government of the federal republic of nigeria in compliance with the transition to civil rule political programme decree 1998 has, through the independent national electoral commission, conducted. Free access to the courts and quasijudicial bodies and adequate legal assistance shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty. These two articles were interpreted to mean that once a nativeborn haitian took the oath of naturalization in a foreign country, that person. Civil society and the media can play significant roles in helping people better understand how to make submissions and share their views. The 1805 haitian constitutions challenge to political legibility in the age of revolution find, read. Article 289 1987 constitution of haiti awaiting the establishment of the permanent electoral council provided for in this constitution, the national council of government shall set up a provisional electoral council of nine 9 members, charged with drawing up and enforcing the electoral law to govern the next elections, who shall be designated as follows.
Strengthen national unity by eliminating all discrimination between the urban and rural populations, by. The state shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from poverty. Banned dual citizenship, effectively restricting haitianamericans such as samir mourra and dumarsais simeus from running for president in haiti. Constitution of haiti 1801 commentary by michael j. Haiti human rights watch defending human rights worldwide.
Tout haiti amendment of haitian constitution and the. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Marta cali, constitutional reform in haiti, april 2010 cppf. Haiti constitution creole here is an image of the preamble of the haitian constititution, based on the 1987 consitution of the republic of haiti. Haitis constitution of 1987 with amendments through 2012. The modern trend in constitutionmaking is toward popular participation, and increasingly the official process provides opportunities for public participation and will publicize how the people can participate. To safeguard the freedom of the press and the freedom of journalists to engage in legitimate professional activities. A letter from haiti by amy wilentz in chm, djvu, doc download ebook. The 1805 constitution of hayti haiti restructured the civil liberties of the people, defined the governments role, and provided the foundation for equality and sovereignty to a subjugated people selfdetermined to form socialautonomy.
Constitution of the republic of haiti, 1987 constitution. A new constitution had been drafted by a constitutional assembly elected the year before, and was reportedly approved by 99. The constitution of the nigeria union of journalists. What does the recommendation made by the 48th legislature during its last ordinary session on september 14, 2009 to the 49th legislature mean to, not only the haitians living abroad but, all haitians in general. At milestone documents, we believe that engaging with historys original voices is exciting for students and. Haiti is an indivisible, sovereign, independent, cooperatist, free, democratic and social republic. In the 1805 constitution of haiti, only blacks could be.
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