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APPENDIX F
CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN
[Guidelines 20]
(EXCERPTS)
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| Article 1 |
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| For the purposes of the present Convention, the term "discrimination against women" shall mean any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field. |
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| Article 2 |
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| States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: |
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To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institution the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination; |
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To refrain from engaging in any act or practice of discrimination against women and to ensure that public authorities and institutions shall act in conformity with this obligation; |
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To take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women by any person, organisation or enterprise; |
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To take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to modify or abolish existing laws, regulations, customs and practices which constitute discrimination against women; |
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