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"The States Parties undertake to ensure that the victims of discrimination and intolerance receive equitable and non-discriminatory treatment, equal access to the justice system, expeditious and effective proceedings, and fair compensation in the civil or criminal sphere, as applicable. "

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OAS: Inter-American Convention Against All Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance, art. 10

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Inter-American Convention Against All Forms of Discrimination and Intolerance

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Everyone has the right to an effective remedy by a competent national tribunal for acts that violate his or her rights or freedoms.
Individuals must have the right to a remedy for violation of their participatory rights relating to the election process.