The Right to Equality and Guarantees of its Implementation

Abstract

Equality is a general right, and the rest of the rights flow from it. The enjoyment of human rights is conditional, beginning with equality. This right is one of the principles affirmed by most international conventions and declarations, and it is one of the general constitutional principles. What is meant by equality here is legal (formal) equality, that is, equality between those whose legal positions or qualities are similar. The principle of equality finds its legal basis at the international level in international declarations and conventions. At the national level, it finds its basis in the constitution. The applications of this right are equality before the law, in holding public jobs, in bearing public costs, and in other applications. To ensure respect and protection of the right to equality, there are several means, including legal guarantees, judicial guarantees, and political guarantees.