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Rights of women

Convention on the Political Rights of Women (Opened for signature and ratification by General Assembly resolution 640(VII) of 20 December 1952. Entry into force 7 July 1954, in accordance with article VI). Languages: English, French, Spanish.

Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (Proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 2263(XXII) of 7 November 1967). Languages: English, French.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (Adopted and opened for signature, ratification and accession by General Assembly resolution 34/180 of 18 December 1979. Entry into force 3 September 1981, in accordance with article 27(1) ). Languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish.

Declaration on the Elimination of Violence Against Women (General Assembly resolution 48/104 of 20 December 1993, A/RES/48/104, 23 February 1994). Languages: English, French, Russian, Spanish.