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 …
… for and raising awareness on this issue. It supports gender quotas, and believes that if there are more women in politics this will result in more gender-sensitive policy-making, which could make a major … criticisms from the UN’s Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), which stated in 2005 …