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Title | Date added | Template | Original document | Paragraph text | Body | Document type | Thematics | Topic(s) | Person(s) affected | Year |
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Inter-American Convention on the Granting of Political Rights to Women 1948, para. undefined | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | The High Contracting Parties agree that the right to vote and to be elected to national office shall not be denied or abridged by reason of sex. | Organization of American States | Regional treaty |
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| 1948 | ||
CEDAW - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 1979, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 2. The Committee shall elect its officers for a term of two years. | United Nations General Assembly | International treaty |
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| 1979 | ||
Convention (IV) relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War 1949, para. undefined | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Art. 38. With the exception of special measures authorized by the present Convention, in particularly by Article 27 and 41 thereof, the situation of protected persons shall continue to be regulated, in principle, by the provisions concerning aliens in time of peace. In any case, the following rights shall be granted to them:
(1) they shall be enabled to receive the individual or collective relief that may be sent to them.
(2) they shall, if their state of health so requires, receive medical attention and hospital treatment to the same extent as the nationals of the State concerned.
(3) they shall be allowed to practise their religion and to receive spiritual assistance from ministers of their faith.
(4) if they reside in an area particularly exposed to the dangers of war, they shall be authorized to move from that area to the same extent as the nationals of the State concerned.
(5) children under fifteen years, pregnant women and mothers of children under seven years shall benefit by any preferential treatment to the same extent as the nationals of the State concerned. | International Committee of the Red Cross | International treaty |
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| 1949 | ||
The human rights situation in the Syrian Arab Republic 2018, para. undefined | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Art. 12. Members of the armed forces and other persons mentioned in the following Article, who are wounded or sick, shall be respected and protected in all circumstances. They shall be treated humanely and cared for by the Party to the conflict in whose power they may be, without any adverse distinction founded on sex, race, nationality, religion, political opinions, or any other similar criteria. Any attempts upon their lives, or violence to their persons, shall be strictly prohibited; in particular, they shall not be murdered or exterminated, subjected to torture or to biological experiments; they shall not wilfully be left without medical assistance and care, nor shall conditions exposing them to contagion or infection be created. Only urgent medical reasons will authorize priority in the order of treatment to be administered. Women shall be treated with all consideration due to their sex. The Party to the conflict which is compelled to abandon wounded or sick to the enemy shall, as far as military considerations permit, leave with them a part of its medical personnel and material to assist in their care. | United Nations Human Rights Council | Resolution |
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| 2018 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. d | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | For the purpose of the present Protocol: d) “AU” means the African Union; | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 | ||
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | (2) Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection. | United Nations General Assembly | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 1948 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. 4 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 4. Amendments or revision shall be adopted by the Assembly by a simple majority. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 | ||
African Youth Charter 2006, para. 4b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 4. States Parties shall take all appropriate measures with a view to achieving full realisation of this right to gainful employment and shall in particular: b) Develop macroeconomic policies that focus on job creation particularly for youth and for young women; | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2006 | ||
Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 1950, para. undefined | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Men and women of marriageable age have the right to marry and to found a family, according to the national laws governing the exercise of this right. | Council of Europe | Regional treaty |
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| 1950 | ||
CEDAW - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 1979, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 1. The present Convention shall be open for signature by all States. | United Nations General Assembly | International treaty |
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| 1979 | ||
CEDAW - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 1979, para. 1b | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | (b) Thereafter at least every four years and further whenever the Committee so requests. | United Nations General Assembly | International treaty |
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| 1979 | ||
CEDAW - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women 1979, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 2. States Parties shall grant women equal rights with men with respect to the nationality of their children. | United Nations General Assembly | International treaty |
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| 1979 | ||
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1948, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | (1) Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. | United Nations General Assembly | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 1948 | ||
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2007, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | States shall take measures, in conjunction with indigenous peoples, to ensure that indigenous women and children enjoy the full protection and guarantees against all forms of violence and discrimination. | United Nations General Assembly | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 2007 | ||
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2007, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of indigenous elders, women, youth, children and persons with disabilities in the implementation of this Declaration. | United Nations General Assembly | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 2007 | ||
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples 2007, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | States shall take effective measures and, where appropriate, special measures to ensure continuing improvement of their economic and social conditions. Particular attention shall be paid to the rights and special needs of indigenous elders, women, youth, children and persons with disabilities. | United Nations General Assembly | Declaration / Confererence outcome document |
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| 2007 | ||
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence 2011, para. undefined | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Parties shall take the necessary legislative or other measures to provide for the setting-up of appropriate, easily accessible shelters in sufficient numbers to provide safe accommodation for and to reach out pro-actively to victims, especially women and their children. | Council of Europe | Regional treaty |
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| 2011 | ||
Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence 2011, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 2 Parties shall take the necessary legislative or other measures to ensure that victims have access to health care and social services and that services are adequately resourced and professionals are trained to assist victims and refer them to the appropriate services. | Council of Europe | Regional treaty |
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| 2011 | ||
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | In addition, State Parties shall ensure the literacy of citizens above compulsory school age, particularly women, rural inhabitants, minorities, people with disabilities, and other marginalized social groups. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2007 | ||
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties shall take all possible measures to encourage the full and active participation of women in the electoral process and ensure gender parity in representation at all levels, including legislatures. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2007 | ||
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties shall create the necessary conditions for full and active participation of women in the decision-making processes and structures at all levels as a fundamental element in the promotion and exercise of a democratic culture. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2007 | ||
African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance 2007, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | State Parties shall adopt legislative and administrative measures to guarantee the rights of women, ethnic minorities, migrants, people with disabilities, refugees and displaced persons and other marginalized and vulnerable social groups. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2007 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. undefined | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | Pending the establishment of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights shall be the seized with matters of interpretation arising from the application and implementation of this Protocol. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. 5 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 5. The amendment shall come into force for each State Party, which has accepted it thirty (30) days after the Chairperson of the Commission of the AU has received notice of the acceptance. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 3. The Assembly, upon advice of the African Commission, shall examine these proposals within a period of one (1) year following notification of States Parties, in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2 of this article. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 1. Any State Party may submit proposals for the amendment or revision of this Protocol. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. 3 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 3. The Chairperson of the Commission of the AU shall notify all Member States of the coming into force of this Protocol. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 2. For each State Party that accedes to this Protocol after its coming into force, the Protocol shall come into force on the date of deposit of the instrument of accession. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. 1 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 1. This Protocol shall enter into force thirty (30) days after the deposit of the fifteenth (15) instrument of ratification. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 | ||
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 2003, para. 2 | Aug 19, 2019 | Paragraph | 2. The instruments of ratification or accession shall be deposited with the Chairperson of the Commission of the AU. | African Union | Regional treaty |
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| 2003 |