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Article 5  Rights of children a. The family is the basis of society, deriving its strength from religion, morality and love of the homeland. The law preserves its lawful entity, strengthens its bonds and values, under its aegis extends protection to mothers and children, tends the young and protects them from exploitation and safeguards them against moral, bodily and spiritual neglect. The State cares in particular for the physical, moral and intellectual development of the young.  Equality regardless of gender b. The State guarantees reconciling the duties of women towards the family with  Provision for matrimonial equality their work in society, and their equality with men in political, social, cultural, and economic spheres without breaching the provisions of Islamic canon law (Shari’a).  State support for the elderly c. The State guarantees the requisite social security for its citizens in old age,  State support for the unemployed  State support for the disabled sickness, disability, orphanhood, widowhood or unemployment, and also  State support for children provides them with social insurance and health care services. It strives to safeguard them against ignorance, fear and poverty.  Right to transfer property d. Inheritance is a guaranteed right governed by the Islamic Shari’a.  Regional group(s) Article 6 The State safeguards the Arab and Islamic heritage. It contributes to the advancement of human civilization and strives to strengthen the bonds between the Islamic countries, and to achieve the aspirations of the Arab nation for unity and progress.