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"States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall: (d) take corrective and positive action in those areas where discrimination against women in law and in fact continues to exist."

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AU: Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, art. 2.1(d)

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Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa

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