Everyone has the right to form and join trade unions for the protection and promotion of his interests, in accordance with prevailing law. Article 40 Everyone has the right to a place to live and the right to an adequate standard of living. Article 41 (1) Everyone has the right to the social security necessary for an adequate existence and for the development of his well-being. (2) The disabled, elderly, pregnant women and children have a right to special facilities and treatment. Article 42 In the event of old age, physical and/or mental disability, every citizen has the right to special care, education, training and assistance at the expense of the state, ensuring an existence worthy of human dignity, and building his self confidence and capacity to participate in the life of nation, state, and society. Section Eight Right to Participate in Government Article 43 (1) Every citizen has the right to vote and be voted for in general elections and has equal rights to a direct, free, secret, fair and just vote, in accordance with prevailing law. (2) Every citizen has the right to participate in government either directly or through his freely elected representative, in ways laid down by provisions set forth in legislation. (3) Every citizen has the right to be appointed to any position in the government. Article 44 Every citizen, both individually and collectively, has the right to submit orally or in writing requests, complaints and/or proposals to the government for the