constituteproject.org PDF generated: 14 Oct 2013, 20:27 Article 38 The right to an equitable redistribution of the national wealth by the State is recognized to the citizens and to the territorial collectivities. Article 39 The right to strike is recognized to workers. It is exercised within the framework of the laws that regulate it. The workers may constitute unions or affiliate with the unions of their choice. Any worker may defend, within the conditions provided for by the law, their rights and interests, either individually, collectively or by union action. Article 40 The State has the duty to safeguard and to promote the national cultural patrimony. Article 41 Every person has the right to a healthy environment. The State sees to the protection of the environment. SUB TITLE II Of the DUTIES Article 42 Every citizen has the sacred duty to respect the Constitution as well as the laws and regulations of the Republic. Article 43 The defense of the country and the integrity of the national territory is a sacred duty of every citizen. Article 44 Every citizen has the duty of rendering national service within the conditions defined by the law. Article 45 Every citizen has the duty to combat any person or group of persons who should attempt to change by force the democratic order established by this Constitution. Article 46 The public assets are inviolable. Any person or any public agent must scrupulously respect the and protect them. Any act of sabotage, of vandalism, of embezzlement of public assets, of corruption, [or] of dilapidation is punished within the conditions provided by the law. Article 47 Every citizen has the duty to contribute to the public expenses within the conditions defined by the law. Togo 1992 (rev. 2007) Page 9