General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.7
States should consider providing non-discriminatory and gender-sensitive assistance where people are unable through their own actions to acquire tenure rights to sustain themselves, to gain access to the services of implementing agencies and judicial authorities, or to participate in processes that could affect their tenure rights |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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Convention of Belem do Para |
4g
Every woman has the right to the recognition, enjoyment, exercise and protection of all human rights and freedoms embodied in regional and international human rights instruments. These rights include, among others:
g. The right to simple and prompt recourse to a competent court for protection against acts that violate her rights;
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Transfers and other changes to tenure rights and duties
14. Restitution |
14.4
States should develop gender-sensitive policies and laws that provide for clear, transparent processes for restitution. Information on restitution procedures should be widely disseminated in applicable languages.
Claimants should be provided with adequate assistance, including through legal and paralegal aid, throughout the process. States should ensure that restitution claims are promptly processed. Where necessary, successful claimants should be provided with support services so that they can enjoy their tenure rights and fulfil their duties. Progress of implementation should be widely publicized |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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Convention of Belem do Para |
4g
Every woman has the right to the recognition, enjoyment, exercise and protection of all human rights and freedoms embodied in regional and international human rights instruments. These rights include, among others:
g. The right to simple and prompt recourse to a competent court for protection against acts that violate her rights;
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Administration of tenure
20. Regulated spatial planning |
20.2
States should develop through consultation and participation, and publicize, gender-sensitive policies and laws on regulated spatial planning. Where appropriate, formal planning systems should consider methods of planning and territorial development used by indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, and decision-making
processes within those communities. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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Convention of Belem do Para |
4g
Every woman has the right to the recognition, enjoyment, exercise and protection of all human rights and freedoms embodied in regional and international human rights instruments. These rights include, among others:
g. The right to simple and prompt recourse to a competent court for protection against acts that violate her rights;
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Responses to climate change and emergencies
25. Conflicts in respect to tenure of land, fisheries and forests |
25.5
In situations of conflicts, whenever possible or when conflicts cease, States and other parties should ensure that tenure problems are addressed in ways that contribute to gender equality and support durable solutions for those affected. Where restitution is possible and, as appropriate, with the
assistance of UNHCR and other relevant agencies, refugees and displaced persons should be assisted in voluntarily, safely and with dignity returning to their place of origin, in line with applicable international standards.
Procedures for restitution, rehabilitation and reparation should be nondiscriminatory, gender sensitive and widely publicized, and claims for restitution should be processed promptly. Procedures for restitution of tenure rights of indigenous peoples and other communities with
customary tenure systems should provide for the use of traditional sources of information. |
Right to equality before courts and tribunals and to a fair trial
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Convention of Belem do Para |
4g
Every woman has the right to the recognition, enjoyment, exercise and protection of all human rights and freedoms embodied in regional and international human rights instruments. These rights include, among others:
g. The right to simple and prompt recourse to a competent court for protection against acts that violate her rights;
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