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.
… a gender point of view, there are significant gaps between women and men. For example, women farm holders have … tradition in rural areas. Nevertheless, women still face discrimination in the labour force and economic activities … on the elimination of all forms of discriminationagainstwomen (CEDAW), a bill of women’s human rights, …