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"The General Assembly, (…) 8. Calls upon all States to enhance the political participation of women, accelerate the achievement of equality between men and women and, in all situations, promote and protect the human rights of women with respect to voting in elections and public referendums and being eligible for election to publicly elected bodies on equal terms with men."

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UNGA: Resolution 68/164 on Strengthening the Role of the United Nations in Enhancing Periodic and Genuine Elections and the Promotion of Democratization , para. 8

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Resolution 68/164 on Strengthening the Role of the United Nations in Enhancing Periodic and Genuine Elections and the Promotion of Democratization

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States should take special, temporary measures to achieve de facto equality for women.
Women have the right to participate in the public affairs of their country.