constituteproject.org • Right to strike PDF generated: 18 Apr 2016, 15:15 Article 39 The right of workers' to strike is permitted and shall be exercised within the limits provided for by the Law, but the exercising of this right should not interfere with the freedom to work which is guaranteed for every individual. Article 40 Every person has the right to education. • Right to academic freedom Freedom of learning and teaching shall be guaranteed in accordance with conditions determined by law. • Compulsory education • Free education Primary education is compulsory. It is free in public schools. The conditions for free primary education in schools subsidised by the Government shall be determined by an Organic Law. The State shall have the duty to take special measures to facilitate the education of disabled people. An Organic Law shall determine the organization of Education. • Right to health care Article 41 All citizens have the right and duties relating to health. The State shall have the duty of mobilizing the population for activities aimed at promoting good health and to assist in the implementation of these activities. Article 42 Every foreigner legally residing in the Republic of Rwanda shall enjoy all rights save those reserved for nationals as determined under this Constitution and other laws. Article 43 In the exercise of rights and enjoyment of freedoms, every person shall only be subjected to the limitations set by the Law in order to ensure the recognition and respect of others' rights and freedoms, good morals, public order and social welfare which characterize a democratic society. Article 44 The judiciary as the guardian of rights and freedoms of the public shall ensure respect thereof in accordance with procedures determined by Law. CHAPTER II: RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF THE CITIZEN Article 45 All citizens have the right to participate in the government of the country, whether directly or through freely chosen representatives in accordance with the Law. All citizens have the right of equal access to public service in accordance with their competence and abilities. Rwanda 2003 (rev. 2010) Page 14