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Dr Amy S. Tsanga
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the perspective of the lives of both men and women. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF HUMAN RIGHTS
This is because special steps may need to be taken in STANDARDS FOR CONSTITUTIONAL
favour of women in order to achieve gender equality REFORM
as it is usually women whom society discriminates
against. It is also a fact that the modern world has taken
One of the key challenges facing campaigners of measures to rectify the reality of discrimination
gender equality is the reality that discrimination is so against women. This is clear from the existence of
inbuilt in the social mindset it is almost invisible to major international and regional instruments that
many people. As such, for some, in crafting a new promote women’s rights. Human rights instruments
3.9 Education
Education plays a significant role in everyone’s life.
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ENFORCEMENT OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS
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SUMMARY – BASIC ELEMENTS OF A
GENDER-SENSITIVE CONSTITUTION