security, and professional confidentiality. Such restriction should be fair and justifiable in a democratic society. Language and culture Every person has the right to use a language of their choice and exercise their culture, but such exercise should not conflict with the enjoyment of others’ rights as outlined in the Constitution. The Constitution recognizes the following 16 languages: Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda and Xhosa. Freedom of profession, trade or occupation Every person has the right to choose and carry on any profession, trade or occupation. The practice of a profession, trade or occupation may be regulated by law. Labour rights Every person has the right to fair and safe labour practices and standards and to be paid a fair and reasonable wage. • Every employee is entitled to fair working conditions. • Every person, save for members of the security services, has the right to form and join a trade union or employee’s association of choice. • Every person, except members of the security services, has the right to participate in collective job action. This includes the right to strike, sit in and withdraw their labour. However, a law may restrict the exercise of this right in order to maintain essential services. • Women and men have a right to equal pay for similar work. • Women are entitled to maternity leave on full pay for a period of at least 3 months. Freedom of movement and residence Every Zimbabwean citizen has the right to enter Zimbabwe, not to be expelled from Zimbabwe and the right to a passport or other travel document. Every Zimbabwean citizen and anyone else who is legally in Zimbabwe has the right to move freely within the country, reside in any part of the country and leave the country. Political rights Every citizen of Zimbabwe has the right to: 7