E/CN.4/1993/62 page 99 2. The life of Syrian citizens of the Jewish faith is organized in accordance with the Constitution, without discrimination and on an equal footing with all other citizens. Some articles of the Constitution are quoted below: Article 15 - (1) Property may be expropriated only in the public interest in return for fair compensation in accordance with the law. Article 25 - (1) Freedom is a sacred right. The State shall guarantee the personal freedom of citizens and shall safeguard their dignity and security. Article 26 - Every citizen has the right to participate in political, economic, social and cultural life as prescribed by law. Article 33 - (2) Every citizen has the right to freedom of movement in the territory of the State. Article 35 - (1) Freedom of belief is inviolable and the State respects all religions. (2) The State guarantees the freedom to engage in all religious practices provided that such is not prejudicial to public order. Article 37 - Education is a right guaranteed by the State and is free at all levels and compulsory at the primary level. Article 44 - (1) The family is the basic unit of society and is protected by the State. (2) The State protects and encourages marriage. 3. There are currently 3,655 individuals of the Jewish faith comprising 584 families distributed throughout the various Syrian governorates. The vast majority, however, live in the governorates of Damascus and Aleppo, these being two main trade centres, followed by the town of Qamishli. The majority are engaged in trade (textiles, ready-made clothing, yarn, oriental gifts, jewellery). Others practise crafts (goldsmithery, copperwork and copper engraving), while a considerable number hold academic qualifications and university degrees (doctors, engineers, pharmacists, lawyers). 4. At Damascus, there are 22 synagogues, all of which are located in the Jewish quarter, apart from the Jubar Synagogue, which is located in the town of Jubar, near Damascus. There are also two private Jewish schools: the Ittihad al-Ahli School comprising kindergarten and primary sections, and the Ibn Maimun School comprising kindergarten, primary and preparatory sections. The Ittihad al-Ahli School has 208 pupils (194 girls and 14 boys) at the kindergarten and primary levels, while the Ibn Maimun School has 473 pupils (72 girls and 401 boys) at the kindergarten, primary and preparatory levels. Sixty-six secondary-level pupils (43 girls and 23 boys) are enrolled in State schools.