Action aimed at favouring access by members of certain categories of people, in this particular case, women, to rights which they are guaranteed, to the same extent as members of other categories, in this particular case, men.
See also: temporary special measures; specific action
… tackling sexist gender stereotypes in sport and creating a positive social and educational climate for all. … on decision-making bodies, and including active measures against gender stereotyping. In the same … the increasing recognition by the United Nations of the positive influence that sport can have on the advancement of …