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Gender Equality Act 2019 (P.L. 2019-116).

Country/Territory
Marshall Islands
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to create a new Chapter under Title 26 of the MIRC to recognize, protect, promote and enforce the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all women and girls, on an equal basis with men and boys, and to further implement the legal obligations of the Marshall Islands as a State Party to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women; and to make related provisions.
Subject
Environment gen., General
Keyword
Basic legislation Gender Equity Capacity building Court/tribunal Education Enforcement/compliance Human rights Monitoring Offences/penalties Policy/planning Poverty Public participation Climate change Hazards Financing
Geographical area
Micronesia, Oceania, South Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Act commences one year from the date of certification in accordance with the Constitution and the Rules of Procedures of the Nitijela.
Abstract

This Act lays down provisions on human rights and fundamental freedoms to guarantee gender equality and non-discrimination; general obligations of the Government and functions of the Minister to promote gender equality; administration and implementation of this Act; gender mainstreaming and gender responsive budgeting; enforcement of rights; and offences and penalties. This Act recognizes that gender discrimination is a violation of human rights, and all women are entitled to substantive equality in all areas of their lives, on an equal basis with men.

Full text
English
Website
rmiparliament.org