26 Thus, the preamble of the 5th February 1981 Constitution outlines a firm wish to establish ties of friendship with all Peoples on the basis of the principles of equality. Title 1 of the Constitution of 5th February 1981 relative to society’s fundamental bases stipulates in its Article 3 that: « All individuals are equal before the Law… . » The preamble to the 28th November 1986 Constitution solemnly re-affirms that « man and woman are born and live free and equal before the Law » and that « the equality of citizens confers on each the right to apply, in all dignity, for employment and activities, in conformity with the relevant laws». Regarding the 14th January 1995 Constitution, Title 1 pertaining to society’s fundamental bases, in its Article 5 stipulates that: « all human beings are equal before the Law… . » And so, the 27th December 2004 Constitution stipulates in its Article 5: « All human beings are equal before the Law without distinction of race, ethnic origin, region, gender, religion, political affiliation or social position. The Law guarantees to men and women equal rights in all areas. In the Central African Republic there is neither subject, nor privilege of ties, of birth, of the individual or of the family». The principle of equality has also been raised by the Family Code which is in force, notably Law n°97.013 of the 11th November 1997 which places and grants natural children the same rights as those of legitimate children. This principle also entails concrete action including the promotion of the concept of gender in the Republic of Central Africa. 3. The Rights to respect for life and the protection of the individual: Articles 4 and 5 of the Charter The very first Constitution of the 16th February 1959, followed by those of 1964 and 1976, placed the human being and his/her life under the protection of the State whilst guaranteeing respect for it. The 5th February 1981 Constitution, in its Article 1 stipulates: « the human being is sacred. All officials of the Public Service are under absolute obligation to respect and protect it. Everyone has a right to life, to physical integrity and to the development of his/her personality… ». The preamble to the Constitution of the 28th November 1986 re-affirms its attachment to the human being as well as to his/her rights in these terms: « the human being is sacred and inviolable… ». With regard to the 14th January 1995 Constitution, Article 2 stipulates: « the Republic proclaims the respect and guarantee which is sacroscant for the development of the individual ». Article 3 of the same Constitution stipulates: « each individual has a right to life and to physical integrity… No one shall be subjected to either torture, or inhuman, cruel, degrading or humiliating treatment. Any State Official who is found guilty of such acts shall be punished in accordance with the Law ».