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that perpetuate discrimination and inequality. To realize this, the State shall
endeavor to develop plans, policies, programs, measures and mechanisms to
address discrimination and inequality in the economic, political, social and
cultural life of men and women.
It condemns discrimination against women in all its forms and pursues
by all appropriate means and without delay the policy of eliminating
discrimination against women in keeping with the Convention on the
Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) and
other international instruments. The State shall accord to women the rights,
protection and opportunities available to every member of society.
The State affirms women’s rights as human rights and shall intensify its
efforts to recognize, respect, protect, fulfill and promote all human rights and
fundamental freedoms of women especially in the marginalized sectors of
society to guarantee their economic, social and cultural well-being without
distinction or discrimination on account of class, age, sex, gender, language,
ethnicity, religion, ideology, disability, education and status.
The State shall provide the necessary mechanisms to enforce and
guarantee the realization of women’s rights as well as adopt and undertake
steps to include temporary special measures which encompass a wide variety
of legislative, executive, administrative and other regulatory instruments,
policies and practices aimed at accelerating the equal participation of women
in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.
The State, in ensuring the full integration of women’s concerns in the
mainstream of development, shall provide ample opportunities to enhance and
develop their skills, acquire productive employment and contribute to their
communities to the fullest of their capabilities.
In pursuance of this policy, the State recognizes the right of women in
all sectors to participate in policy formulation, planning, organization,
implementation, management monitoring and evaluation of all programs and
projects. It shall support policies, researches, technology and training programs