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

País/Territorio
Islas Marshall
Tipo de documento
Legislación
Fecha
2019
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Título completo
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.
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., General
Palabra clave
Legislación básica Género Equidad Fortalecimiento de la capacidad Corte/tribunal Educación Cumplimiento/aplicación Derechos humanos Monitoreo Infracciones/sanciones Política/planificación Pobreza Participación pública Cambio climático Peligros Financiamiento
Área geográphica
Micronesia, Oceania, Pacífico Sur
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.
Resumen

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.

Texto completo
Inglés
Página web
rmiparliament.org