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"Provisions concerning candidate qualifications must be clear and must not discriminate against women or particular racial and ethnic groups. Disqualification should be subject to independent review."

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UN (Center for Human Rights): Human Rights and Elections: A Handbook on the Legal, Technical, and Human Rights Aspects of Elections, para. 107

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Human Rights and Elections: A Handbook on the Legal, Technical, and Human Rights Aspects of Elections

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With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates based on sex.
Political parties must embrace the principles of equal opportunity for female candidates.
With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates for reasons such as race.