Last Change:
09/19/2024
Federal Constitutional Act on Elimination of racial discrimination
Year: 1973
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation
Description
The Law focuses on preventing and combating racial discrimination within the country. It enshrines the principle of equal treatment for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, or national origin, and prohibits any form of racial discrimination in public and private sectors. The act establishes legal measures for protecting individuals against discrimination in areas such as employment, education, housing, and public services. It ensures that violations of these provisions are subject to legal consequences.
Selected provisions
Federal Constitutional Act on Elimination of racial discrimination - Generic