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... All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood. ...

... Marriage shall be entered into only with the free and full consent of the intending spouses. ...

... Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. ...

... The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures. ...

... Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality. ...

... Everyone has the right to work, to free choice of employment, to just and favourable conditions of work and to protection against unemployment. ...

... Everyone has the right to education. Education shall be free, at least in the elementary and fundamental stages. Elementary education shall be compulsory. Technical and professional education shall be made generally available and higher education shall be equally accessible to all on the basis of merit. ...

... Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits. ...

... Everyone has duties to the community in which alone the free and full development of his personality is possible. ...