Child Rights References in The Constitution of The Republic of Turkey
CHAPTER THREE
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC RIGHTS AND DUTIES
1. Protection of the Family
ARTICLE 41. (As amended on October 17, 2001)
The family is the foundation of the Turkish society and based on the equality between the spouses.
The state shall take the necessary measures and establish the necessary organisation to ensure the peace and welfare of the family, especially where the protection of the mother and children is involved, and recognizing the need for education in the practical application of family planning.
X. Social Security Rights
B. Persons Requiring Special Protection in the Field of Social Security
ARTICLE 61. The state shall protect the widows and orphans of those killed in war and in the line of duty, together with the disabled and war veterans, and ensure that they enjoy a decent standard of living.
The state shall take measures to protect the disabled and secure their integration into community life.
The aged shall be protected by the state. State assistance to the aged, and other rights and benefits shall be regulated by law.
The state shall take all kinds of measures for social resettlement of children in need of protection.
To achieve these aims the state shall establish the necessary organisations or facilities, or arrange for their establishment by other bodies.
C. Turkish Nationals Working Abroad
ARTICLE 62. The state shall take the necessary measures to ensure family unity, the education of the children, the cultural needs, and the social security of Turkish nationals working abroad, and shall take the necessary measures to safeguard their ties with the home country and to help them on their return home.
CHAPTER FOUR
POLITICAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES
I. Turkish Citizenship
ARTICLE 66. (As amended on October 17, 2001)
Everyone bound to the Turkish state through the bond of citizenship is a Turk.
The child of a Turkish father or a Turkish mother is a Turk.
Citizenship can be acquired under the conditions stipulated by law, and shall be forfeited only in cases determined by law.
No Turk shall be deprived of citizenship, unless he commits an act incompatible with loyalty to the motherland.
Recourse to the courts in appeal against the decisions and proceedings related to the deprivation of citizenship, shall not be denied.
Source: Full English text of the Turkish Constitution has been retrieved from BYEGM (Press, Publications and Information Directory under the auspices of Prime Ministry of Turkish Republic)
