Human Rights Practice: Gender-Sensitive Law Enforcement

Abstract

Women are entitled to the equal enjoyment and protection of all human rights in the political, economic, social, cultural, civic and other domains. These rights include, inter alia, the right to life, equality, liberty and security of the person; equal protection under the law; freedom from discrimination; the highest attainable standard of mental and physical health; just and favourable conditions of work; and freedom from torture and other cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment.