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"All persons are equal before the law. Consequently, they are entitled, without discrimination, to equal protection of the law."
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OAS: American Convention on Human Rights
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American Convention on Human Rights
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All are equal before the law, and laws should be equally enforced.
Women should enjoy equality with men before the law.
