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"The State party must not only adopt measures of protection, but also positive measures in all areas so as to achieve the effective and equal empowerment of women."

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UN (CCPR): General Comment No. 28: Equality of Rights Between Men and Women (Article 3), para. 3

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General Comment No. 28: Equality of Rights Between Men and Women (Article 3)

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