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"States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the political and public life of the country and, in particular, shall ensure to women, on equal terms with men, the right: (b) To participate in the formulation of government policy and the implementation thereof and to hold public office and perform all public functions at all levels of government."

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UN (CEDAW): Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, art. 7(b)

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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

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Everyone has the right to participate in the public affairs of his/her country.
Women have the right to participate in the public affairs of their country.