The Government cooperates with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. It did not force the return of any refugees to a country where they feared persecution. The Government, however, did not grant refugee status or accept anyone for resettlement. The Government expels or repatriates persons it deems to be economic refugees. The Right of Citizens to Change Their Government Citizens exercise this right in multiparty, secret-ballot elections held every 5 years on the basis of universal suffrage for those 18 years of age or over.
Women are underrepresented in government and politics.
Section 4 Governmental Attitude Regarding International and Nongovernmental Investigation of Alleged Violations of Human Rights Various human rights organizations and persons interested in promoting and protecting human rights operate freely. The Government places no restrictions on investigations by international human rights groups. The Constitution and law prohibit discrimination based on sex. The Government respects this prohibition. There is no widespread pattern of family violence against women, but continuing reports of such incidents have made plain that the problem exists.