Gender Equality Act 2019 (P.L. 2019-116). Pays/Territoire Îles Marshall Type du document Législation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Titre completAn 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. Sujet Environnement gén., Général Mot clé Législation de base Genre Équité Renforcement des capacités Cour/tribunaux Éducation Mise en application Droits de l'homme Monitorage Infractions/sanctions Politique/planification Pauvreté Participation du public Changement de climat Risques Financement Aire géographique Micronesie, Océanie, Pacifique Sud 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. Résumé 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. Texte intégral Anglais Site web rmiparliament.org