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"All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination."
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UN: Universal Declaration of Human Rights, art. 7

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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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  • All are equal before the law, and laws should be equally enforced.
  • Discrimination must not be practiced based on race, color, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity and expression, migrant, refugee, repatriate, stateless or internally displaced status, genetic trait, mental or physical health condition, including infectious contagious condition and debilitating psychological condition, or other status at any time.
  • Women should enjoy equality with men before the law.
  • Discrimination must not be practiced based on sex.
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