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ARTICLE-2     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) To embody the principle of the equality of men and women in their national constitutions or other appropriate legislation if not yet incorporated therein and to ensure, through law and other appropriate means, the practical realization of this principle; ...
... (f) To take all appropriate measures, including legislation, to modify or abolish existing laws, regulations, customs and practices which constitute discrimination against women; ...


ARTICLE-15     [go to this ARTICLE]
... 1. States Parties shall accord to women equality with men before the law. ...
... 4. States Parties shall accord to men and women the same rights with regard to the law relating to the movement of persons and the freedom to choose their residence and domicile. ...