Syria
Country Analysis: Syria
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Constitution
The Syrian Constitution, adopted on March 13, 1973 states, "The citizens are equal before the law in their rights and duties" (Article 25, Clause 3)
The Constitution further declares:
"The state guarantees women all opportunities enabling them to fully and effectively participate in the political, social, cultural, and economic life. The state removes the restrictions that prevent women's development and participation in building the socialist Arab society."
