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.
