English
1. Every Ethiopian national, without any discrimination based on colour, race,
nation, nationality, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion or other
status, has the following rights:
(a) To take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly and through freely
chosen representatives;
(b) On the attainment of 18 years of age, to vote in accordance with law;
(c) To vote and to be elected at periodic elections to any office at any level of
government; elections shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be
held by secret ballot, guaranteeing the free expression of the will of the
electors.
2. The right of everyone to be a member of his own will in a political
organization, labour union, trade organization, or employers’ or professional
association shall be respected if he or she meets the special and general
requirements stipulated by such organization.
3. Elections to positions of responsibility with any of the organizations referred
to under sub-Article 2 of this Article shall be conducted in a free and
democratic manner.
4. The provisions of sub-Articles 2 and 3 of this Article shall apply to civic
organizations which significantly affect the public interest.
