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"States should review their legislation and practices and take the lead in implementing all measures necessary in order to eliminate discrimination against women, in all fields, for example by prohibiting discrimination by private actors in areas such as employment, education, political activities and the provision of accommodation, goods and services. States parties should report on all these measures and provide information on the remedies available to victims of such discrimination."

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UN (CCPR): General Comment No. 28: Equality of Rights Between Men and Women (Article 3), para. 31

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

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Necessary steps to give effect to human rights include a requirement to prevent, punish, investigate, or redress violations of human rights by non-state actors.
Necessary steps to give effect to human rights include an obligation to regulate violations of human rights by non-state actors.