Laos
CHAPTER II
THE SOCIO - ECONOMIC SYSTEM

Article 20. The state pays attention to expanding the public health service, allows private individuals to operate medical services in accordance with state regulations. The state promotes the expansion of sports, gymnastics, and tourism ; pays attention to taking cares of disabled combatants, families of those who have sacrificed their lives and who have committed good deeds for the nation, and pensioners.

The State pays attention to pursuing the policy toward mothers and children.

CHAPTER III
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CITIZEN

Article 24. Citizens of both sexes enjoy equal rights in the political, economic, cultural and social fields and family affairs.