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Preamble
The Contracting Parties,
Desiring to implement the principle of equality of rights
for men and women contained in the Charter of the United Nations,
Recognizing that everyone has the right to take part in the
government of his country directly or indirectly through freely
chosen representatives, and has the right to equal access to
public service in his country, and desiring to equalize the status
of men and women in the enjoyment and exercise of political rights,
in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United
Nations and of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
Having resolved to conclude a Convention for this purpose,
Hereby agree as hereinafter provided: