Inter-American Convention against All Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance 2013, para. xiii
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The states undertake to prevent, eliminate, prohibit, and punish, in accordance with their constitutional norms and the provisions of this Convention, all acts and manifestations of discrimination and intolerance, including:
xiii. Conducting research or applying the findings of research into the human genome, particularly in the fields of biology, genetics, and medicine, aimed at human selection or cloning that prevails over respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and human dignity, generating any form of discrimination based on genetic characteristics;
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Legally binding
Body
Organization of American States
Document type
Regional treaty
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Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Social & Cultural Rights
Person(s) affected
N.A.
Year
2013
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Article
Reference
Inter-American Convention against All Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance (2013), Article 4, xiii.