Constitution of Azerbaijan

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Sections relating to children:

Article 17. Family and state
I. Family as a basic element of society is under special protection of the state.
II. Parents must take care of their children and their education. The state controls implementation of this responsibility.
Article 34. Right for marriage
I. Everyone has the right to marry on reaching the age specified by legislation.
II. Marriages shall be concluded voluntarily. Nobody should be forced into marriage.
III. Family and marriage are protected by state. Maternity, paternity and childhood are protected by the law. The state provides support to large families.
IV. Rights of wife and husband are equal. Care and education of children constitute both right and responsibility of parents.
V. Responsibility of children is to respect parents, look after them. Children who are of age (18) and capable of working must support disabled parents.

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