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"States Parties shall take in all fields, in particular the political, social, economic and cultural fields, all appropriate measures, including legislation, to ensure the full development and advancement of women, for the purpose of guaranteeing them the exercise and enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms on a basis of equality with men."

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UN (CEDAW): Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, art. 3

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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

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States should take special, temporary measures to achieve de facto equality for women.