Women and political participation: Resolution adopted by the General Assembly

The General Assembly,

Reaffirming  the  obligations  of  all  States  to  promote  and  protect  human  rights and fundamental freedoms as stated in the Charter of the United Nations, and guided by the purposes and principles of human rights instruments,  

Reaffirming  also  the  Universal  Declaration  of  Human  Rights, which  states that  everyone  has  the  right  to  take  part  in  the  Government  of  his  or  her  country directly,  or  through  freely  chosen  representatives,  and  the  right  of  equal  access  to public service,