But neither gender nor racial discrimination arises from purely personal preferences.

The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 makes sex discrimination illegal.

Gender equality and prohibition of discrimination (article 26 of the Covenant)

All of the Personal Status laws endorse discrimination between the sexes.

Equality between the sexes and non discrimination (articles 3 and 26 of the Covenant

ARTICLE 2 Policy Measures to Eliminate Sex Discrimination

The campaign is made to address the issue of gender discrimination around the world.

Gender equality and prohibition of discrimination (articles 2, 3 and 26 of the Covenant)

ESCAP has facilitated sharing of experience and good practices on the elimination of gender discrimination in the labour market through gender sensitive legislation.

The reasons for the horizontal and vertical segregation include gender stereotyping and the persistence of traditional gender roles.30

The General Secretariat for Gender Equality underlines the need of handling the gender equality issue in terms of equity, not discrimination.

Such indicators are even more alarming in emerging markets, where discrimination and gender inequality are particularly prevalent.

The representative said that sexual harassment might constitute sexual discrimination under the Sex Discrimination Act.

Discrimination, stigma and gender inequalities continue to fuel the spread of HIV.

Several legislative amendments had been made since then, strengthening the sex discrimination and sexual harassment provisions.

The Division was also responsible for promoting understanding and acceptance of the Act and publishing guidelines on prevention of gender discrimination and sexual harassment.

The act sets out exceptions which might have an indication of gender discrimination but are justified for certain reasons.

The Code of Ethics adopted by PFUJ states under Article XII that the press has a special responsibility to prevent bias against women, minorities and other disadvantaged sections of society. As such extreme caution shall be exercised in reporting incidents pertaining to them.

It was against this background that the National Gender Policy was adopted to combat discrimination based on sex.

63. Members urged the Government to review its Nationality Act of 1961 with a view to eliminating gender discrimination.

At its twenty eighth session, the Working Group considered as a matter of priority the impact and role of discrimination, in particular gender discrimination, in the perpetuation of contemporary forms of slavery.

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The damaging impact of active gender discrimination such as bride burning and female infanticide is clear.

During a general crisis and with the presence of considerable foreign aid, it is difficult to discuss gender discrimination among different branches.

The potential of women as equal partners in joint efforts for peace and development needed to be recognized and used to the fullest, and efforts should be stepped up at all levels to promote gender equality and the advancement of women, and to eliminate discrimination and violence against women.

The data provided below clearly illustrate the influence of gender discrimination in the progression of men and women in academic careers.

Some countries reported on specific gender research and analysis undertaken to assess gender discrimination in the labour market.

New Zealand welcomed the clear objectives set forth in the Vienna Declaration and applauded its commitment to eradicating gender discrimination.

The Spanish administration has also promoted gender based positive discrimination by approving gender equality legislation in 2007 aimed at providing equality between genders in Spanish political and economic life (Gender Equality Act).

Many responses focused on promoting better matching between job opportunities and the available workforce, including through promoting gender equality and combating discrimination.

The Office for Gender Equality and the Parliament's Gender Equality Committee should take up the issue of full citizenship rights of Roma to remove discrimination and ensure them access to the full range of human rights.

Based on the Gender Equality Act the Gender Equality Council will be established.

It also provides substantive and technical servicing to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Inter Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality.

The Gender Equality Act sets out the prohibition of discrimination based on sex and the obligation to promote equal treatment for men and women.

In 2003, the Government amended the Sex Discrimination Act to provide better protection for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

In the face of the feminization of poverty, it is critical that measures to combat gender inequalities should be mainstreamed into poverty reduction strategies.

Some countries, including Austria, Mexico and Spain, reported on studies carried out on gender discrimination in the labour market.

According to the Gender Equality Act a person can claim damages for discrimination in cases when his or her right not to be discriminated against has been violated.

Under the Law on Gender Equality, the Government Office for Gender Equality was the main Governmental expert body, replacing the Commission for Gender Equality.

D. Gender balance

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