Chapter VIII Citizen, Fundamental Rights and Duties of the Citizens 345. All persons who have either one of the following qualifications are citizens of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar: (a) person born of parents both of whom are nationals of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar; (b) person who is already a citizen according to law on the day this Constitution comes into operation. 346. Citizenship, naturalization and revocation of citizenship shall be as prescribed by law. 347. The Union shall guarantee any person to enjoy equal rights before the law and shall equally provide legal protection. 348. The Union shall not discriminate any citizen of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, based on race, birth, religion, official position, status, culture, sex and wealth. 349. Citizens shall enjoy equal opportunity in carrying out the following functions : (a) public employment; (b) occupation; (c) trade; (d) business; (e) technical know-how and vocation; (f) exploration of art, science and technology.