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.
… human rights violations of our time and a form of discrimination that results in, or is likely to result in, … - Ending violence against women More about EIGE’s work on gender-based violence …
… This concern gained visibility in the university’s gender equality plan for 2008-2013, in which UCPH focused on … by some people because of what they saw as positive discrimination of women. The most common argumentation was that this might entail a preference of gender over scientific accomplishments and competence. Work …