Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
6
Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
6
Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments.
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
6
Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
6
Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
6
Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages.
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
7
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
7
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
7
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
7
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
UDHR
Universal Declaration of human rights |
7
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
26
All persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law. In this respect, the law shall prohibit any discrimination and guarantee to all persons equal and effective protection against discrimination on any ground such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
26
All persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law. In this respect, the law shall prohibit any discrimination and guarantee to all persons equal and effective protection against discrimination on any ground such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
26
All persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law. In this respect, the law shall prohibit any discrimination and guarantee to all persons equal and effective protection against discrimination on any ground such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
26
All persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law. In this respect, the law shall prohibit any discrimination and guarantee to all persons equal and effective protection against discrimination on any ground such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights |
26
All persons are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection of the law. In this respect, the law shall prohibit any discrimination and guarantee to all persons equal and effective protection against discrimination on any ground such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICERD
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination |
2.1.a
1. States Parties condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting understanding among all races, and, to this end: (a) Each State Party undertakes to engage in no act or practice of racial discrimination against persons, groups of persons or institutions and to ensure that all public authorities and public institutions, national and local, shall act in conformity with this obligation;
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICERD
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination |
2.1.a
1. States Parties condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting understanding among all races, and, to this end: (a) Each State Party undertakes to engage in no act or practice of racial discrimination against persons, groups of persons or institutions and to ensure that all public authorities and public institutions, national and local, shall act in conformity with this obligation;
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICERD
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination |
2.1.a
1. States Parties condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting understanding among all races, and, to this end: (a) Each State Party undertakes to engage in no act or practice of racial discrimination against persons, groups of persons or institutions and to ensure that all public authorities and public institutions, national and local, shall act in conformity with this obligation;
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICERD
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination |
2.1.a
1. States Parties condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting understanding among all races, and, to this end: (a) Each State Party undertakes to engage in no act or practice of racial discrimination against persons, groups of persons or institutions and to ensure that all public authorities and public institutions, national and local, shall act in conformity with this obligation;
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICERD
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination |
2.1.a
1. States Parties condemn racial discrimination and undertake to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating racial discrimination in all its forms and promoting understanding among all races, and, to this end: (a) Each State Party undertakes to engage in no act or practice of racial discrimination against persons, groups of persons or institutions and to ensure that all public authorities and public institutions, national and local, shall act in conformity with this obligation;
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
15
1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law.
2. States Parties shall accord to women, in civil matters, a legal capacity identical to that of men and the same opportunities to exercise that capacity. In particular, they shall give women equal rights to conclude contracts and to administer property and shall treat them equally in all stages of procedure in courts and tribunals.
3. States Parties agree that all contracts and all other private instruments of any kind with a legal effect which is directed at restricting the legal capacity of women shall be deemed null and void.
4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICEDAW
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women |
2.b & 2.c
States Parties condemn discrimination against women in all its forms, agree to pursue by all appropriate means and without delay a policy of eliminating discrimination against women and, to this end, undertake: [..] (b) To adopt appropriate legislative and other measures, including sanctions where appropriate, prohibiting all discrimination against women (c) To establish legal protection of the rights of women on an equal basis with men and to ensure through competent national tribunals and other public institutions the effective protection of women against any act of discrimination
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
12
1. States Parties reaffirm that persons with disabilities have the right to recognition everywhere as persons before the law.
2. States Parties shall recognize that persons with disabilities enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects of life.
3. States Parties shall take appropriate measures to provide access by persons with disabilities to the support they may require in exercising their legal capacity.
4. States Parties shall ensure that all measures that relate to the exercise of legal capacity provide for appropriate and effective safeguards to prevent abuse in accordance with international human rights law. Such safeguards shall ensure that measures relating to the exercise of legal capacity respect the rights, will and preferences of the person, are free of conflict of interest and undue influence, are proportional and tailored to the person's circumstances, apply for the shortest time possible and are subject to regular review by a competent, independent and impartial authority or judicial body. The safeguards shall be proportional to the degree to which such measures affect the person's rights and interests.
5. Subject to the provisions of this article, States Parties shall take all appropriate and effective measures to ensure the equal right of persons with disabilities to own or inherit property, to control their own financial affairs and to have equal access to bank loans, mortgages and other forms of financial credit, and shall ensure that persons with disabilities are not arbitrarily deprived of their property.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
12
1. States Parties reaffirm that persons with disabilities have the right to recognition everywhere as persons before the law.
2. States Parties shall recognize that persons with disabilities enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects of life.
3. States Parties shall take appropriate measures to provide access by persons with disabilities to the support they may require in exercising their legal capacity.
4. States Parties shall ensure that all measures that relate to the exercise of legal capacity provide for appropriate and effective safeguards to prevent abuse in accordance with international human rights law. Such safeguards shall ensure that measures relating to the exercise of legal capacity respect the rights, will and preferences of the person, are free of conflict of interest and undue influence, are proportional and tailored to the person's circumstances, apply for the shortest time possible and are subject to regular review by a competent, independent and impartial authority or judicial body. The safeguards shall be proportional to the degree to which such measures affect the person's rights and interests.
5. Subject to the provisions of this article, States Parties shall take all appropriate and effective measures to ensure the equal right of persons with disabilities to own or inherit property, to control their own financial affairs and to have equal access to bank loans, mortgages and other forms of financial credit, and shall ensure that persons with disabilities are not arbitrarily deprived of their property.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
12
1. States Parties reaffirm that persons with disabilities have the right to recognition everywhere as persons before the law.
2. States Parties shall recognize that persons with disabilities enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects of life.
3. States Parties shall take appropriate measures to provide access by persons with disabilities to the support they may require in exercising their legal capacity.
4. States Parties shall ensure that all measures that relate to the exercise of legal capacity provide for appropriate and effective safeguards to prevent abuse in accordance with international human rights law. Such safeguards shall ensure that measures relating to the exercise of legal capacity respect the rights, will and preferences of the person, are free of conflict of interest and undue influence, are proportional and tailored to the person's circumstances, apply for the shortest time possible and are subject to regular review by a competent, independent and impartial authority or judicial body. The safeguards shall be proportional to the degree to which such measures affect the person's rights and interests.
5. Subject to the provisions of this article, States Parties shall take all appropriate and effective measures to ensure the equal right of persons with disabilities to own or inherit property, to control their own financial affairs and to have equal access to bank loans, mortgages and other forms of financial credit, and shall ensure that persons with disabilities are not arbitrarily deprived of their property.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests.
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
12
1. States Parties reaffirm that persons with disabilities have the right to recognition everywhere as persons before the law.
2. States Parties shall recognize that persons with disabilities enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects of life.
3. States Parties shall take appropriate measures to provide access by persons with disabilities to the support they may require in exercising their legal capacity.
4. States Parties shall ensure that all measures that relate to the exercise of legal capacity provide for appropriate and effective safeguards to prevent abuse in accordance with international human rights law. Such safeguards shall ensure that measures relating to the exercise of legal capacity respect the rights, will and preferences of the person, are free of conflict of interest and undue influence, are proportional and tailored to the person's circumstances, apply for the shortest time possible and are subject to regular review by a competent, independent and impartial authority or judicial body. The safeguards shall be proportional to the degree to which such measures affect the person's rights and interests.
5. Subject to the provisions of this article, States Parties shall take all appropriate and effective measures to ensure the equal right of persons with disabilities to own or inherit property, to control their own financial affairs and to have equal access to bank loans, mortgages and other forms of financial credit, and shall ensure that persons with disabilities are not arbitrarily deprived of their property.
|
General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
12
1. States Parties reaffirm that persons with disabilities have the right to recognition everywhere as persons before the law.
2. States Parties shall recognize that persons with disabilities enjoy legal capacity on an equal basis with others in all aspects of life.
3. States Parties shall take appropriate measures to provide access by persons with disabilities to the support they may require in exercising their legal capacity.
4. States Parties shall ensure that all measures that relate to the exercise of legal capacity provide for appropriate and effective safeguards to prevent abuse in accordance with international human rights law. Such safeguards shall ensure that measures relating to the exercise of legal capacity respect the rights, will and preferences of the person, are free of conflict of interest and undue influence, are proportional and tailored to the person's circumstances, apply for the shortest time possible and are subject to regular review by a competent, independent and impartial authority or judicial body. The safeguards shall be proportional to the degree to which such measures affect the person's rights and interests.
5. Subject to the provisions of this article, States Parties shall take all appropriate and effective measures to ensure the equal right of persons with disabilities to own or inherit property, to control their own financial affairs and to have equal access to bank loans, mortgages and other forms of financial credit, and shall ensure that persons with disabilities are not arbitrarily deprived of their property.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages.
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
5.1
1. States Parties recognize that all persons are equal before and under the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
5.1
1. States Parties recognize that all persons are equal before and under the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments.
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
5.1
1. States Parties recognize that all persons are equal before and under the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests.
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
5.1
1. States Parties recognize that all persons are equal before and under the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRPD
International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities |
5.1
1. States Parties recognize that all persons are equal before and under the law and are entitled without any discrimination to the equal protection and equal benefit of the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages.
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRMW
International Convention on the Protection of The Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families |
24
Every migrant worker and every member of his or her family shall have the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.1
States should provide and maintain policy, legal and organizational frameworks that promote responsible governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests. These frameworks are dependent on, and are
supported by broader reforms to the legal system, public service and judicial authorities
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRMW
International Convention on the Protection of The Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families |
24
Every migrant worker and every member of his or her family shall have the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.2
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance are consistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments.
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRMW
International Convention on the Protection of The Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families |
24
Every migrant worker and every member of his or her family shall have the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.4
States should consider the particular obstacles faced by women and girls with regard to tenure and associated tenure rights, and take measures to ensure that legal and policy frameworks provide adequate protection for women and that laws that recognize women’s tenure rights are implemented and enforced. States should ensure that women can legally enter into contracts concerning tenure rights on the basis of equality with men and should strive to provide legal services and other assistance to enable women to defend their tenure interests.
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Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRMW
International Convention on the Protection of The Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families |
24
Every migrant worker and every member of his or her family shall have the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.6
States should place responsibilities at levels of government that can most effectively deliver services to the people. States should clearly define the
roles and responsibilities of agencies dealing with tenure of land, fisheries and forests. States should ensure coordination between implementing agencies, as well as with local governments, and indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems
|
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law |
ICRMW
International Convention on the Protection of The Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families |
24
Every migrant worker and every member of his or her family shall have the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.8
States and other parties should regularly review and monitor policy, legal and organizational frameworks to maintain their effectiveness. Implementing agencies and judicial authorities should engage with civil society, user representatives and the broader public to improve services and endeavour to prevent corruption through transparent processes and decision-making. Information about changes and their anticipated impacts should be clearly stated and widely publicized in applicable languages.
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