Djibouti
| Right | Question | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom of Expression | What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right? | Under Article 15 of the 1992 Djibouti Constitution: "Each has the right to express and to disseminate freely their opinions by word, pen, and image. These rights may be limited by prescriptions in the law and in respect for the honor of others." (Constitute Project, “Djibouti's Constitution of 1992 with Amendments through 2010”). References: 1992 Djibouti Constitution: Constitute Project, Djibouti's Constitution of 1992 with Amendments through 2010 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Djibouti_2010?lang=en |
| Freedom of Association | What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right? | Article 15 of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Djibouti guarantees both freedom of association and the right to strike. References: 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Djibouti: "Title I: Of the State and Of Sovereignty," Constitution of the Republic of Djibouti, 15 September 1992 : 3-4 https://heinonline-org.proxygw.wrlc.org/HOL/Page?collection=cow&handle=hein.cow/zzdj0005&id=3&men_tab=srchresults |
| Freedom of Religion | What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right? | Djibouti’s constitution, adopted in 1992, affirms Islam as the state’s religion, though it respects all faiths and protects freedom of religion. The right is guaranteed under Article 11 (Djibouti 1992). Djibouti. 1992 "Djibouti 1992 (rev. 2010)" Constitute Project. https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Djibouti_2010 |
| Voting Rights and Suffrage | What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right? | Under Title I, Article V, all Djiboutian nationals of majority have a right to Suffrage regardless of gender. (Constitute Project, “Djibouti’s Constitution of 1992 with revisions through 2010). |
| Freedom of the Press | What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right? | Under Article 15 of the 1992 Djibouti Constitution: "Each has the right to express and to disseminate freely their opinions by word, pen, and image. These rights may be limited by prescriptions in the law and in respect for the honor of others." (Constitute Project, “Djibouti's Constitution of 1992 with Amendments through 2010”). References: 1992 Djibouti Constitution: Constitute Project, Djibouti's Constitution of 1992 with Amendments through 2010 https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Djibouti_2010?lang=en |
| Privacy Rights | What is the oldest written source in this country that mentions this right? | Today, the right to privacy in the home and communications are protected in the 1992 constitution Articles 12 & 13. Personal life is not protected (Constitute Project, “Djibouti 1992 rev. 2010”). https://constituteproject.org/constitution/Dominica_2014?lang=en |