Chapter 4, Part 2 · Art. 44
Language and culture
- Every person has the right to use the language and take part in the cultural life of their choice.
Art. 44(1)
(1) Every person has the right to use the language, and to participate in the cultural life, of the person’s choice.
Read the full article → - A cultural or linguistic community can enjoy its culture, use its language, and form associations.
Art. 44(2)
(2) A person belonging to a cultural or linguistic community has the right, with other members of that community— (a) to enjoy the person’s culture and use the person’s language; or (b) to form, join and maintain cultural and linguistic associations and other organs of civil society.
Read the full article → - No one may be forced to perform or undergo a cultural practice or rite.
Art. 44(3)
(3) A person shall not compel another person to perform, observe or undergo any cultural practice or rite.
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- You can speak your language and follow your culture, and no one can force you to do cultural things you do not want.
Art. 44(1)
(1) Every person has the right to use the language, and to participate in the cultural life, of the person’s choice.
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