General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to adequate food
|
|
12
1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to adequate food
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to adequate housing
|
|
XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to development
|
|
XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to land
|
|
XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to land
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to property
|
|
XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to property
|
|
XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to water
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.1
States should: 1. Recognize and respect all legitimate tenure right holders and their rights. They should take reasonable measures to identify, record and respect legitimate tenure right holders and their rights,
whether formally recorded or not; to refrain from infringement of tenure rights of others; and to meet the duties associated with tenure rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to adequate food
|
|
12
1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to adequate food
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to adequate housing
|
|
XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to development
|
|
XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to land
|
|
XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to land
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to property
|
|
XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to property
|
|
XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to water
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.2
States should: 2. Safeguard legitimate tenure rights against threats and infringements. They should protect tenure right holders against the arbitrary loss of their tenure rights, including forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to participation
|
|
XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.3
States should: Promote and facilitate the enjoyment of legitimate tenure rights. They should take active measures to promote and facilitate the full realization of tenure rights or the making of transactions with the rights, such as ensuring that services are accessible to all. |
Right to participation
|
|
XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.4
States should: Provide access to justice to deal with infringements of legitimate tenure rights. They should provide effective and accessible means to everyone, through judicial authorities or other approaches, to
resolve disputes over tenure rights; and to provide affordable and prompt enforcement of outcomes. States should provide prompt, just compensation where tenure rights are taken for public purposes. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.4
States should: Provide access to justice to deal with infringements of legitimate tenure rights. They should provide effective and accessible means to everyone, through judicial authorities or other approaches, to
resolve disputes over tenure rights; and to provide affordable and prompt enforcement of outcomes. States should provide prompt, just compensation where tenure rights are taken for public purposes. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to adequate food
|
|
12
1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to adequate food
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to adequate housing
|
|
XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
|
General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.1.5
States should: Prevent tenure disputes, violent conflicts and corruption. They should take active measures to prevent tenure disputes from arising and from escalating into violent conflicts. They should endeavour to prevent corruption in all forms, at all levels, and in all settings. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to adequate food
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1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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General matters
3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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3. Guiding principles of responsible tenure governance |
3.2
Non-state actors including business enterprises have a responsibility to respect human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should act with due diligence to avoid infringing on the human rights and
legitimate tenure rights of others. They should include appropriate risk management systems to prevent and address adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should provide for
and cooperate in non-judicial mechanisms to provide remedy, including effective operational-level grievance mechanisms, where appropriate, where they have caused or contributed to adverse impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights. Business enterprises should identify and assess any actual or potential impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights in which they may be involved. States, in accordance with their international obligations, should provide access to effective judicial remedies for negative impacts on human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises. Where transnational corporations are involved, their home States have roles to play in assisting both those corporations and host States to ensure that businesses are not involved in abuse of human rights and legitimate tenure rights. States should take additional steps to protect against abuses of human rights and legitimate tenure rights by business enterprises that are owned or controlled by the State, or that receive substantial support and service from State agencies. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to adequate food
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1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.1
States should strive to ensure responsible governance of tenure because land, fisheries and forests are central for the realization of human rights, food security, poverty eradication, sustainable livelihoods, social stability, housing security, rural development, and social and economic growth. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding tenure and its 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
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding tenure and its 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 participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding tenure and its 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 participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding tenure and its 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 remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to adequate food
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12
1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to a healthy environment
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11
1. Everyone shall have the right to live in a healthy environment and to have access to basic public services.
2. The States Parties shall promote the protection, preservation, and improvement of the environment.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to water
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.3
All parties should recognize that no tenure right, including private ownership, is absolute. All tenure rights are limited by the rights of others and by the measures taken by States necessary for public purposes. Such measures should be determined by law, solely for the purpose of promoting general welfare including environmental protection and consistent with States’ human rights obligations. Tenure rights are also balanced by duties. All should respect the long-term protection and sustainable use of
land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to adequate food
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12
1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to adequate food
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12
1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to property
|
|
XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to water
|
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to water
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.4
Based on an examination of tenure rights in line with national law, States should provide legal recognition for legitimate tenure rights not currently protected by law. Policies and laws that ensure tenure rights should be non-discriminatory and gender sensitive. Consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines, States should define through widely publicized rules the categories of rights that are considered legitimate. All forms of tenure should provide all persons with a degree of tenure security which guarantees legal protection against forced evictions that are inconsistent with States’ existing obligations under national and international law, and against harassment and other threats. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to adequate food
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12
1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to land
|
|
XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to land
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to property
|
|
XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to property
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|
XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.5
States should protect legitimate tenure rights, and ensure that people are not arbitrarily evicted and that their legitimate tenure rights are not otherwise extinguished or infringed |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
|
General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation and international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.6
States should remove and prohibit all forms of discrimination related to tenure rights, including those resulting from change of marital status, lack of legal capacity, and lack of access to economic resources. In particular, States should ensure equal tenure rights for women and men, including the right to inherit and bequeath these rights. Such State actions should be consistent with their existing obligations under relevant national law and legislation 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
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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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 and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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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 and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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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 and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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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 and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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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 and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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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 and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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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 and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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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 and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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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 and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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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 and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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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 the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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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 the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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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 participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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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 participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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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 participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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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 participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to liberty and security of person
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IV.1
Every woman shall be entitled to respect for her life and the integrity and security of her person. All forms of exploitation, cruel, inhuman or degrading punishment and treatment shall be prohibited.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.8
Given that all human rights are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, the governance of tenure of land, fisheries and forests should
not only take into account rights that are directly linked to access and use of land, fisheries and forests, but also all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. In doing so, States should respect and protect the civil and political rights of defenders of human rights, including the human rights of peasants, indigenous peoples, fishers, pastoralists and rural workers, and should observe their human rights obligations when dealing with individuals and associations acting in defence of land, fisheries and forests. |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to remedy
|
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.9
States should provide access through impartial and competent judicial and administrative bodies to timely, affordable and effective means of resolving disputes over tenure rights, including alternative means of
resolving such disputes, and should provide effective remedies, which may include a right of appeal, as appropriate. Such remedies should be
promptly enforced and may include restitution, indemnity, compensation and reparation. States should strive to ensure that vulnerable and marginalized persons have access to such means, in line with paragraphs 6.6 and 21.6. States should ensure that any person whose human rights are violated in the context of tenure has access to such means of dispute
resolution and remedies |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.10
States should welcome and facilitate the participation of users of land, fisheries and forests in order to be fully involved in a participatory process
of tenure governance, inter alia, formulation and implementation of policy and law and decisions on territorial development, as appropriate to the
roles of State and non-state actors, and in line with national law and legislation |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
4. Rights and responsibilities related to tenure |
4.10
States should welcome and facilitate the participation of users of land, fisheries and forests in order to be fully involved in a participatory process
of tenure governance, inter alia, formulation and implementation of policy and law and decisions on territorial development, as appropriate to the
roles of State and non-state actors, and in line with national law and legislation |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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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 adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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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 adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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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 development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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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
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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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 land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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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 land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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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 property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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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 property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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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 remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by 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 take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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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 take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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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 water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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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 work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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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 work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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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 work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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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. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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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. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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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. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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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. |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to adequate food
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12
1. Everyone has the right to adequate nutrition which guarantees the possibility of enjoying the highest level of physical, emotional and intellectual development.
2. In order to promote the exercise of this right and eradicate malnutrition, the States Parties undertake to improve methods of production, supply and distribution of food, and to this end, agree to promote greater international cooperation in support of the relevant national policies.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to a healthy environment
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11
1. Everyone shall have the right to live in a healthy environment and to have access to basic public services.
2. The States Parties shall promote the protection, preservation, and improvement of the environment.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to a healthy environment
|
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11
1. Everyone shall have the right to live in a healthy environment and to have access to basic public services.
2. The States Parties shall promote the protection, preservation, and improvement of the environment.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to a healthy environment
|
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.3
States should ensure that policy, legal and organizational frameworks for tenure governance recognize and respect, in accordance with
national laws, legitimate tenure rights including legitimate customary tenure rights that are not currently protected by law; and facilitate, promote and protect the exercise of tenure rights. Frameworks should reflect the social, cultural, economic and environmental significance of land, fisheries and forests. States should provide frameworks that are non-discriminatory and promote social equity and gender equality.
Frameworks should reflect the interconnected relationships between land, fisheries and forests and their uses, and establish an integrated approach to their administration |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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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. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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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. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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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. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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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. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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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. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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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. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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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. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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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. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to participation
|
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.5
States should develop relevant policies, laws and procedures through participatory processes involving all affected parties, ensuring that both men and women are included from the outset. Policies, laws and
procedures should take into account the capacity to implement. They should incorporate gender-sensitive approaches, be clearly expressed in applicable languages, and widely publicized. |
Right to participation
|
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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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
|
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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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 participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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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 participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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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 remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.7
States should define and publicize opportunities for civil society, private sector and academia to contribute to developing and implementing policy, legal and organizational frameworks as appropriate. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.7
States should define and publicize opportunities for civil society, private sector and academia to contribute to developing and implementing policy, legal and organizational frameworks as appropriate. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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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. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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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. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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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. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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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. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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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. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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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. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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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. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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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. |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.9
States should recognize that policies and laws on tenure rights operate in the broader political, legal, social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental contexts. Where the broader contexts change, and where reforms to tenure are therefore required, States should seek to develop national consensus on proposed reforms. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.9
States should recognize that policies and laws on tenure rights operate in the broader political, legal, social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental contexts. Where the broader contexts change, and where reforms to tenure are therefore required, States should seek to develop national consensus on proposed reforms. |
Right to a healthy environment
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11
1. Everyone shall have the right to live in a healthy environment and to have access to basic public services.
2. The States Parties shall promote the protection, preservation, and improvement of the environment.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.9
States should recognize that policies and laws on tenure rights operate in the broader political, legal, social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental contexts. Where the broader contexts change, and where reforms to tenure are therefore required, States should seek to develop national consensus on proposed reforms. |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.9
States should recognize that policies and laws on tenure rights operate in the broader political, legal, social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental contexts. Where the broader contexts change, and where reforms to tenure are therefore required, States should seek to develop national consensus on proposed reforms. |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.9
States should recognize that policies and laws on tenure rights operate in the broader political, legal, social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental contexts. Where the broader contexts change, and where reforms to tenure are therefore required, States should seek to develop national consensus on proposed reforms. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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General matters
5. Policy, legal and organizational frameworks related to tenure |
5.9
States should recognize that policies and laws on tenure rights operate in the broader political, legal, social, cultural, religious, economic and environmental contexts. Where the broader contexts change, and where reforms to tenure are therefore required, States should seek to develop national consensus on proposed reforms. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.1
To the extent that resources permit, States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities have the human, physical, financial
and other forms of capacity to implement policies and laws in a timely, effective and gender-sensitive manner. Staff at all organizational levels should receive continuous training, and be recruited with due regard to
ensuring gender and social equality. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration 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
|
|
VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration 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 land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration 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 land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration 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 participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration 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 participation
|
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration 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 property
|
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration 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 property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.2
States should ensure that the delivery of services related to tenure and its
administration 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 remedy
|
|
XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to participation
|
|
XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to participation
|
|
XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.3
States should provide prompt, accessible and non-discriminatory services to protect tenure rights, to promote and facilitate the enjoyment of those
rights, and to resolve disputes. States should eliminate unnecessary legal and procedural requirements and strive to overcome barriers related to
tenure rights. States should review services of implementing agencies and
judicial authorities, and introduce improvements where required. |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
|
|
VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to participation
|
|
XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.4
States should ensure that implementing agencies and judicial authorities
serve the entire population, delivering services to all, including those in
remote locations. Services should be provided promptly and efficiently
using locally suitable technology to increase efficiency and accessibility.
Internal guidelines should be established so that staff can implement
policies and laws in a reliable and consistent manner. Procedures should
be simplified without threatening tenure security or quality of justice.
Explanatory materials should be widely publicized in ap |
Right to remedy
|
|
XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
|
General matters
6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
|
|
II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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6. Delivery of services |
6.6
States and other parties should consider additional measures to support
vulnerable or marginalized groups who could not otherwise access
administrative and judicial services. These measures should include legal
support, such as affordable legal aid, and may also include the provision
of services of paralegals or parasurveyors, and mobile services for remote
communities and mobile indigenous peoples |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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6. Delivery of services |
6.7
States should encourage implementing agencies and judicial authorities to foster a culture based on service and ethical behaviour. Agencies and
judicial authorities should seek regular feedback, such as through surveys and focus groups, to raise standards and improve delivery of services,
to meet expectations, and to satisfy new needs. They should publish performance standards and report regularly on results. Users should have
means of addressing complaints either within the implementing agency, such as by administrative review, or externally, such as by an independent
review or through an ombudsman |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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6. Delivery of services |
6.8
Relevant professional associations for services related to tenure should develop, publicize and monitor the implementation of high levels of
ethical behaviour. Public and private sector parties should adhere to
applicable ethical standards, and be subject to disciplinary action in case
of violations. Where such associations do not exist, States should ensure
an environment conducive to their establishment. |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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6. Delivery of services |
6.9
States and non-state actors should endeavour to prevent corruption with
regard to tenure rights. States should do so particularly through consultation
and participation, rule of law, transparency and accountability. States
should adopt and enforce anti-corruption measures including applying
checks and balances, limiting the arbitrary use of power, addressing
conflicts of interest and adopting clear rules and regulations. States
should provide for the administrative and/or judicial review of decisions
of implementing agencies. Staff working on the administration of tenure
should be held accountable for their actions. They should be provided with
the means of conducting their duties effectively. They should be protected
against interference in their duties and from retaliation for reporting acts
of corruption |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.1
When States recognize or allocate tenure rights to land, fisheries and forests, they should establish, in accordance with national laws, safeguards to avoid infringing on or extinguishing tenure rights of others, including legitimate tenure rights that are not currently protected by law. In particular, safeguards should protect women and the vulnerable who hold subsidiary tenure rights, such as gathering rights. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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7. Safeguards |
7.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding the legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties 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
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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7. Safeguards |
7.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding the legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties 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 participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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7. Safeguards |
7.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding the legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties 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 participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.2
States should ensure that all actions regarding the legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties 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 remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.3
Where States intend to recognize or allocate tenure rights, they should first identify all existing tenure rights and right holders, whether recorded or not. Indigenous peoples and other communities with customary tenure systems, smallholders and anyone else who could be affected should be included in the consultation process, consistent with paragraphs 3B.6 and 9.9. States should provide access to justice, consistent with paragraph 4.9 if people believe their tenure rights are not recognized. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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18c
Everyone affected by a diminution of his physical or mental capacities is entitled to receive special attention designed to help him achieve the greatest possible development of his personality. The States Parties agree to adopt such measures as may be necessary for this purpose and, especially, to:
c. Include the consideration of solutions to specific requirements arising from needs of this group as a priority component of their urban development plans;
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7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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3
The State Parties to this Protocol undertake to guarantee the exercise of the rights set forth herein without discrimination of any kind for reasons related to race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin, economic status, birth or any other social condition
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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II.1
States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
a) include in their national constitutions and other legislative instruments, if not already done, the principle of equality between women and men and ensure its effective application;
b) enact and effectively implement appropriate legislative or regulatory measures, including those prohibiting and curbing all forms of discrimination particularly those harmful practices which endanger the health and general well-being of women;
c) integrate a gender perspective in their policy decisions, legislation, development plans, programmes and activities and in all other spheres of life;
d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist;
e) support the local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at eradicating all forms of discrimination against women.
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XIX.a
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development
planning procedures;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality and non-discrimination
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XXIIIa
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Ensure the protection of women with disabilities and take specific measures commensurate with their physical, economic and social needs to facilitate their access to employment, professional and vocational training as well as their participation in decision-making;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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7. Safeguards |
7.4
States should ensure that women and men enjoy the same rights in the newly recognized tenure rights, and that those rights are reflected in records. Where possible, legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights of individuals, families and communities should be done systematically, progressing area by area in accordance with national priorities, in order to provide the poor and vulnerable with full opportunities to acquire legal recognition of their tenure rights. Legal support should be provided, particularly to the poor and vulnerable. Locally appropriate approaches should be used to increase transparency when records of tenure rights are initially created, including in the mapping of tenure rights. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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7. Safeguards |
7.6
Where it is not possible to provide legal recognition of tenure rights, States should prevent forced evictions that are inconsistent with their existing obligations under national and international law, and in accordance with the principles of these Guidelines. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.1
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, they should determine the use and control of these resources in light of broader social, economic and environmental objectives. They should ensure that all
actions 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 development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.1
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, they should determine the use and control of these resources in light of broader social, economic and environmental objectives. They should ensure that all
actions 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
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.1
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, they should determine the use and control of these resources in light of broader social, economic and environmental objectives. They should ensure that all
actions 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 a healthy environment
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1. Everyone shall have the right to live in a healthy environment and to have access to basic public services.
2. The States Parties shall promote the protection, preservation, and improvement of the environment.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.1
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, they should determine the use and control of these resources in light of broader social, economic and environmental objectives. They should ensure that all
actions 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 a healthy environment
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.1
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, they should determine the use and control of these resources in light of broader social, economic and environmental objectives. They should ensure that all
actions 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 a healthy environment
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.1
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, they should determine the use and control of these resources in light of broader social, economic and environmental objectives. They should ensure that all
actions 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 participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.1
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, they should determine the use and control of these resources in light of broader social, economic and environmental objectives. They should ensure that all
actions 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 participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.1
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, they should determine the use and control of these resources in light of broader social, economic and environmental objectives. They should ensure that all
actions 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 remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to remedy
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XXV
The States Parties undertake to:
a) Provide for appropriate remedies to any woman whose rights or freedoms, as herein recognised, have been violated;
b) Ensure that such remedies are determined by competent judicial, administrative or legislative authorities, or by any other competent authority provided for by law.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to take part in cultural life
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.2
Where States own or control land, fisheries and forests, the legitimate
tenure rights of individuals and communities, including where applicable those with customary tenure systems, should be recognized, respected and protected, consistent with existing obligations under national and
international law, and with due regard to voluntary commitments under applicable regional and international instruments. To this end, categories of legitimate tenure rights should be clearly defined and publicized, through a transparent process, and in accordance with national law. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
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XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to development
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|
XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
|
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to a healthy environment
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11
1. Everyone shall have the right to live in a healthy environment and to have access to basic public services.
2. The States Parties shall promote the protection, preservation, and improvement of the environment.
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8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to a healthy environment
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|
XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to a healthy environment
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XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
14
1. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the right of everyone:
a. To take part in the cultural and artistic life of the community;
b. To enjoy the benefits of scientific and technological progress;
c. To benefit from the protection of moral and material interests deriving from any scientific, literary or artistic production of which he is the author.
2. The steps to be taken by the States Parties to this Protocol to ensure the full exercise of this right shall include those necessary for the conservation, development and dissemination of science, culture and art.
3. The States Parties to this Protocol undertake to respect the freedom indispensable for scientific research and creative activity.
4. The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to take part in cultural life
|
|
XVIII
Women shall have the right to live in a healthy and sustainable environment.
2. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Ensure greater participation of women in the planning, management and preservation of the environment and the sustainable use of natural resources at all levels;
b) Promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women’s access to, and participation in their control;
c) Protect and enable the development of women’s indigenous knowledge systems;
d) Regulate the management, processing, storage and disposal of domestic waste;
e) Ensure that proper standards are followed for the storage, transportation and disposal of toxic waste
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to water
|
|
XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
6
1. Everyone has the right to work, which includes the opportunity to secure the means for living a dignified and decent existence by performing a freely elected or accepted lawful activity.
2. The State Parties undertake to adopt measures that will make the right to work fully effective, especially with regard to the achievement of full employment, vocational guidance, and the development of technical and vocational training projects, in particular those directed to the disabled. The States Parties also undertake to implement and strengthen programs that help to ensure suitable family care, so that women may enjoy a real opportunity to exercise the right to work.
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
7
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize that the right to work to which the foregoing article refers presupposes that everyone shall enjoy that right under just, equitable, and satisfactory conditions, which the States Parties undertake to guarantee in their internal legislation, particularly with respect to:
a. Remuneration which guarantees, as a minimum, to all workers dignified and decent living conditions for them and their families and fair and equal wages for equal work, without distinction;
b. The right of every worker to follow his vocation and to devote himself to the activity that best fulfills his expectations and to change employment in accordance with the pertinent national regulations;
|
Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.3
Noting that there are publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests that are collectively used and managed (in some national contexts referred to as commons), States should, where applicable, recognize and protect such publicly-owned land, fisheries and forests and their related systems of collective use and management, including in processes of allocation by the State. |
Right to work, to free choice of employment, right to enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work
|
|
XIII.a-e
States Parties shall adopt and enforce legislative and other measures to
guarantee womenequal opportunities in work and career advancement
and other economic opportunities. In this respect, they shall:
a) Promote equality of access to employment;
[...]
d) Guarantee women the freedom to choose their occupation, and protect them from exploitation by their employers violating and exploiting their fundamental rights as recognised and guaranteed by conventions, laws and regulations in force;
e) Create conditions to promote and support the occupations and economic activities of women, in particular, within the informal sector;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to land
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to participation
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IX
1. States Parties shall take specific positive action to promote participative governance and the equal participation of women in the political life of their countries through affirmative action, enabling national legislation and other measures to ensure that:
a) Women participate without any discrimination in all elections;
b) Women are represented equally at all levels with men in all electoral processes;
c) Women are equal partners with men at all levels of development and implementation of State policies and
development programmes.
2. States Parties shall ensure increased and effective representation and participation of women at all levels of decision-making.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to participation
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XIX.b
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to property
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to property
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XX
1. A widow shall have the right to an equitable share in the inheritance of the property of her husband. A widow shall have the right to continue to live in the matrimonial house. In case of remarriage, she shall retain this right if the house belongs to her or she has inherited it.
2. Women and men shall have the right to inherit, in equitable shares, their parents’ properties.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.5
States should determine which of the land, fisheries and forests they own or control will be retained and used by the public sector, and which of these will be allocated for use by others and under what conditions. |
Right to water
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.6
States should develop and publicize policies covering the use and control of land, fisheries and forests that are retained by the public sector and should strive to develop policies that promote equitable distribution of benefits from State-owned land, fisheries and forests. Policies should
take into account the tenure rights of others and anyone who could be affected should be included in the consultation process consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines. The administration of, and transactions concerning, these resources should be undertaken in an effective, transparent and accountable manner in fulfilment of public policies. |
Right to adequate food
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XV
States Parties shall ensure that women have the right to nutritious and adequate food. In this regard, they shall take appropriate measures to:
a) Provide women with access to clean drinking water, sources of domestic fuel, land, and the means of producing nutritious food;
b) Establish adequate systems of supply and storage to ensure food security.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.6
States should develop and publicize policies covering the use and control of land, fisheries and forests that are retained by the public sector and should strive to develop policies that promote equitable distribution of benefits from State-owned land, fisheries and forests. Policies should
take into account the tenure rights of others and anyone who could be affected should be included in the consultation process consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines. The administration of, and transactions concerning, these resources should be undertaken in an effective, transparent and accountable manner in fulfilment of public policies. |
Right to adequate housing
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XVI
Women shall have the right to equal access to housing and to acceptable living conditions in a healthy environment. To ensure this right, States Parties shall grant to women, whatever their marital status, access to adequate housing.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.6
States should develop and publicize policies covering the use and control of land, fisheries and forests that are retained by the public sector and should strive to develop policies that promote equitable distribution of benefits from State-owned land, fisheries and forests. Policies should
take into account the tenure rights of others and anyone who could be affected should be included in the consultation process consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines. The administration of, and transactions concerning, these resources should be undertaken in an effective, transparent and accountable manner in fulfilment of public policies. |
Right to development
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XIX
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
a) Introduce the gender perspective in the national development planning procedures;
b) Ensure participation of women at all levels in the conceptualisation, decision-making, implementation and evaluation of development policies and programmes;
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources such as land and guarantee their right to property;
d) Promote women’s access to credit, training, skills development and extension services at rural and urban levels in order to provide women with a higher quality of life and reduce the level of poverty among women;
e) Take into account indicators of human development specifically relating to women in the elaboration of development policies and programmes; and
f) Ensure that the negative effects of globalisation and any adverse effects of the implementation of trade and economic policies and programmes are reduced to the minimum for women.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.6
States should develop and publicize policies covering the use and control of land, fisheries and forests that are retained by the public sector and should strive to develop policies that promote equitable distribution of benefits from State-owned land, fisheries and forests. Policies should
take into account the tenure rights of others and anyone who could be affected should be included in the consultation process consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines. The administration of, and transactions concerning, these resources should be undertaken in an effective, transparent and accountable manner in fulfilment of public policies. |
Right to equality before the law and equal protection of the law
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VIII
Women and men are equal before the law and shall have the right to equal protection andbenefit of the law. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure:
a) Effective access by women to judicial and legal services, including legal aid;
b) Support to local, national, regional and continental initiatives directed at providing women access to legal services, including legal aid;
c) The establishment of adequate educational and other appropriate structures with particular attention to women and to sensitise everyone to the rights of women;
d) That law enforcement organs at all levels are equipped to effectively interpret and enforce gender equality rights;
e)that women are represented equally in the judiciary and law enforcement organs;
f) Reform of existing discriminatory laws and practices in order to promote and protect the rights of women.
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Legal recognition and allocation of tenure rights and duties
8. Public land, fisheries and forests |
8.6
States should develop and publicize policies covering the use and control of land, fisheries and forests that are retained by the public sector and should strive to develop policies that promote equitable distribution of benefits from State-owned land, fisheries and forests. Policies should
take into account the tenure rights of others and anyone who could be affected should be included in the consultation process consistent with the principles of consultation and participation of these Guidelines. The administration of, and transactions concerning, these resources should be undertaken in an effective, transparent and accountable manner in fulfilment of public policies. |
Right to land
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XIX.c
Women shall have the right to fully enjoy their right to sustainable
development. In this connection, the States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
c) Promote women’s access to and control over productive resources
such as land and guarantee their right to property;
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