Section 3 Human Dignity
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity
and
rights, endowed with reason and conscience, and should act
towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Section 4 Equality
Everyone is equally entitled to all rights and freedoms
without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex,
language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social
origin, property, birth, or other status.
(1) Sex Discrimination: It is unlawful to treat one person less
favorably than another on grounds of sex when offering
employment. This also applies to education courses and the
provision to the public of housing, goods, facilities and services
such as insurance. Advertisements indicating an intention to
discriminate in this way are also illegal.
(2) Equal Pay: Women employed by the same employer can
claim the same pay as men for work of equal value. This right
also applies to work which is the same or broadly similar or
work which is judged equal by a job evaluation scheme. The
same rights apply to men.
(3) European Community Legislation: States are obliged to
eliminate discrimination in state social security schemes
providing protection against sickness, unemployment, invalidity,
old age, accidents at work or occupational diseases.
(4) Racial Equality: It is unlawful to treat one person less
favorably than another on grounds of race, color, nationality or
ethnic or national origins. This applies to employment
(including training), education, and the provision to the public
of housing, goods, facilities and services, and premises.
Discriminatory advertisements are also unlawful.