Any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex and gender that has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, and on a basis of equality between women and men, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
… Violence againstwomen is rooted in women’s unequal status in society, and … human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … release: Lighting the way for change - Ending violence againstwomen More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… based on its interpretation of the Bible, it prohibited women from standing for political office. The party regards … to intervene, stating a clash of fundamental rights: non-discrimination versus religious freedom. This prompted a … on the Elimination of All Forms of DiscriminationagainstWomen (CEDAW) made it clear that the policy …