fields, publicizing their results for effective use in accordance with the
provisions of the law.
Article 48
Work is the right of every Afghan.
Working hours, paid holidays, employment and employee rights and
related matters shall be regulated by the law.
Choice of occupation and craft shall be free within the bounds of law.
Article 49
Forced labor shall be forbidden.
Active participation in times of war, disaster, and other situations that
threaten public life and comfort shall be among the national duties of
every Afghan.
Forced labor on children shall not be allowed.
Article 50
The state shall adopt necessary measures to create a healthy
administration and realize reforms in the administrative system of the
country.
The administration shall perform its duties with complete neutrality and in
compliance with the provisions of the laws.
The citizens of Afghanistan shall have the right of access to information
from state departments in accordance with the provisions of the law. This
right shall have no limit except when harming rights of others as well as
public security.
The citizens of Afghanistan shall be recruited by the state on the basis of
ability, without any discrimination, according to the provisions of the law.
Article 51
Any individual suffering damage without due cause from the
administration shall deserve compensation, and shall appeal to a court for
acquisition.
Except in conditions stipulated by law, the state shall not, without the
order of an authoritative court, claim its rights.