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Declaration of Human Rights from a Gender Perspective

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March 4, 2008

Declaration of Human Rights from a Gender Perspective

This document is a proposal, in permanent construction, of the Declaration of Human Rights from a Gender Perspective, that integrates the progress related to human rights since 1948. It presents the following chapters:
I. Rights of identity and citizenship

This document is a proposal, in permanent construction, of the Declaration of Human Rights from a Gender Perspective, that integrates the progress related to human rights since 1948. It presents the following chapters:
I. Rights of identity and citizenship

Violence Against Women and Girls: A Global Issue

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October 11, 2007

Violence Against Women and Girls: A Global Issue

This factsheet describes the International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) and its importance in supporting worldwide efforts to stop violence against women in all spheres of life.

This factsheet describes the International Violence Against Women Act (I-VAWA) and its importance in supporting worldwide efforts to stop violence against women in all spheres of life.

National Machinery, Action Plans and Gender Mainstreaming in the Council of Europe Member States

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May 11, 2007

National Machinery, Action Plans and Gender Mainstreaming in the Council of Europe Member States

This report evaluates the progress made by Council of Europe member states since the Beijing conference. It provides updated information on national machinery, action plans and gender mainstreaming strategies set up to promote equality between women and men.

This report evaluates the progress made by Council of Europe member states since the Beijing conference. It provides updated information on national machinery, action plans and gender mainstreaming strategies set up to promote equality between women and men.

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

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April 18, 2007

Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

Unanimously adopted by the General Assembly in 1999, the Optional Protocol lays out the procedure for the receipt and consideration of complaints to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.

Unanimously adopted by the General Assembly in 1999, the Optional Protocol lays out the procedure for the receipt and consideration of complaints to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

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April 18, 2007

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979, CEDAW sets an agenda for States Parties to take all measures and appropriate action including taking temporary special measures to reduce gender gaps and eliminate discrimination against women.

Adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1979, CEDAW sets an agenda for States Parties to take all measures and appropriate action including taking temporary special measures to reduce gender gaps and eliminate discrimination against women.

Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and Code of Conduct for International Election Observers

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March 12, 2007

Declaration of Principles for International Election Observation and Code of Conduct for International Election Observers

This document contains two international agreements outlining standards for election observation, as agreed upon by a number of international organizations.

This document contains two international agreements outlining standards for election observation, as agreed upon by a number of international organizations.

Republic of Macedonia Code of Conduct Of Political Parties For Free and Fair Parliamentary Elections

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March 8, 2007

Republic of Macedonia Code of Conduct Of Political Parties For Free and Fair Parliamentary Elections

This code of conduct, agreed upon by the political parties of Macedonia, sets forth rules and standards for ensuring free and fair parliamentary elections. It focuses particularly on regulations relating to rule of law and electoral conduct.

This code of conduct, agreed upon by the political parties of Macedonia, sets forth rules and standards for ensuring free and fair parliamentary elections. It focuses particularly on regulations relating to rule of law and electoral conduct.

Plan of Action to Correct Present Imbalances in the Participation of Men and Women in Political Life

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February 22, 2007

Plan of Action to Correct Present Imbalances in the Participation of Men and Women in Political Life

This plan of action represents the Inter-Parliamentary Union's (IPU) main intellectual input to the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995.

This plan of action represents the Inter-Parliamentary Union's (IPU) main intellectual input to the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995.

Beijing Parliamentary Declaration

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February 22, 2007

Beijing Parliamentary Declaration

This declaration was adopted by participants to Parliamentarians' Day, which was held by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on the occasion of the Fourth World Conference on Women.

This declaration was adopted by participants to Parliamentarians' Day, which was held by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) on the occasion of the Fourth World Conference on Women.