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# Women's Rights and Equality The image shows a balance scale with figures of a man (blue) and a woman (red) on opposite sides. This visually represents the concept of equality between genders. The accompanying text discusses various international covenants and declarations related to women's righ...

# Women's Rights and Equality The image shows a balance scale with figures of a man (blue) and a woman (red) on opposite sides. This visually represents the concept of equality between genders. The accompanying text discusses various international covenants and declarations related to women's rights. Key points include: * **Article 16:** This article emphasizes equal rights for men and women in marriage, excluding forced marriages. It highlights the need for consent in marriage, while also acknowledging that marriages without consent still persist in some places globally. * **International Covenants (1966):** The United Nations adopted the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Social and Economic Rights. These covenants highlight women's rights including the right to education, work, property and legal protection. * **Universal Declaration of Human Rights (implied):** The text mentions that many of the rights highlighted in these covenants align with those in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. * **Elimination of Discrimination (1981):** An agreement was made to eliminate all forms of discrimination in September 1981. The text also mentions specific dates and events related to the development of international agreements about gender equality and various forms of protection.