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 the basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
… PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY IN RESEARCH Legal framework Act CXXV of 2003 … It recognises a number of protected grounds, including gender, pregnancy, motherhood and fatherhood. According to … of one of the protected grounds. Direct and indirect discrimination is forbidden and punishable. Positive actions …