But the balances redressed, our shared purposes assume an equal if not greater importance.

Of equal importance is the obligation to avoid taking measures that could prejudge the outcome of the final status negotiations.

Mr. Kasanda highlighted the importance of encouraging the full and equal participation of Afro descendant women in decision making and policy development.

Of equal importance was the start of negotiations on a fissile material cut off treaty which would include a robust verification regime.

The vision conveyed by those instruments stems from the principle of equal rights, whereby the needs of each and every individual are of equal importance and must be made the basis for the planning of public interventions so as to ensure that every individual has equal opportunity for participation.

It is of the highest importance to provide reliable and fair justice that offers equal respect for the rights of victims and their victimizers.

The document should affirm the equal importance of all civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights and should ensure meaningful implementation of those rights.

5. Stresses the importance of the full and equal participation of women in political, economic, cultural and social life throughout the country, and calls upon the Transitional Authority to protect and promote the equal rights of men and women

Noting the importance of the national Government being representative of the ethnic diversity of the country and ensuring also the full and equal participation of women,

In addition to this Law, the issues of importance for the establishment of equal opportunities may be also regulated by other laws and regulations, as well.

Ms. Joseph (Saint Lucia) highlighted the importance of the principle of equal rights and self determination of peoples, enshrined in numerous international and United Nations instruments.

Particularly for developing countries and, even more so, least developed countries, such as mine, the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals is of equal, if not greater, importance.

The importance of providing equal access to education and training is fully recognized as one of the strategic enabling tools for achieving gender equality and justice in work.

The Assembly reiterated the continued importance of the full and equal participation of women in all spheres of Afghan life, including in the development, recovery and reconstruction programmes.

2. Also notes with appreciation the initiatives undertaken in the context of integrated global management aimed at streamlining procedures, achieving economies of scale and improving the quality of conference services, and in this regard stresses the importance of ensuring equal treatment of conference servicing staff as well as the principle of equal grade for equal work at the four main duty stations

We believe that combating narcotic drugs as well as the safe, orderly and voluntary return of refugees are two other key elements of equal importance which need to be incorporated.

And, of equal importance is, we test ARES in the Earth's atmosphere, at 100,000 feet, which is comparable to the density and pressure of the atmosphere on Mars where we'll fly.

His Government endeavoured, on the basis of the Constitution and the law, to safeguard and protect civil, political, economic and social rights, which were of equal importance and were inseparably linked.

Equal pay must be given for equal work.

(iv) Ensuring equal access to economic opportunities and equal pay and other rewards for work of equal value

But, of equal importance, as we fly through the atmosphere of Mars, we transmit that journey, the first flight of an airplane outside of the Earth, we transmit those images back to Earth.

9.1.4 The right to equal remuneration, including benefits, and to equal treatment in respect of work of equal value

Resolution 1325 (2000) was a groundbreaking step forward in reaffirming the importance of the equal participation and the direct involvement of women in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, as many have said before me.

We also underline the importance of women's equal participation and full involvement in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security, as well as the need to increase their role in decision making.

All languages being equal, English is the most equal of all.

The Committee also reminds States parties of the importance of facilitating late registration of birth, and of ensuring that children, including those not registered, have equal access to health care, education and other social services.

All languages are equal, but English is more equal than the others.

Equal opportunities

9. Stresses the importance of the full, equal and effective participation of women in civil, cultural, economic, political and social life and decision making processes throughout the country at all levels, and calls upon all Afghan groups to protect and promote the equal rights of men and women, especially in the fields of education, work and health care

The damaging impact of active gender discrimination such as bride burning and female infanticide is clear. But passive discrimination tolerating rules and institutions that deny women equal say in reproductive decisions, equal access to education and employment, equal pay for equal work, equal rights before the law, and equal political influence is similarly destructive.

The Committee also reminds States parties of the importance of facilitating late registration of birth, and ensuring that children who have not been registered have equal access to health care, protection, education and other social services.

q) Enact and enforce legislation to guarantee the rights of women and men to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value

Even in such environments where equal access to education is secured at all levels, this does not reflect equal opportunities in progress in career, selection of profession, equal salaries, decision making opportunities and equal economic strength.

Is a believer equal to an evil doer? They are not equal at all.

Is a believer equal to an evil doer? They are not equal at all.

Equal Rights Legislation

Promoting equal rights

ii. Equal pay

The ban on discrimination in the Dutch Constitution is implemented in six specific Acts of Parliament the Equal treatment Act, the Equal treatment (Men and Women) Act, the Equal treatment (Working Hours) Act, the Equal treatment (Temporary and Permanent Contracts) Act, the Equal treatment in Employment (Age Discrimination) Act, and the Act on Equal treatment of Disabled and Chronically Ill People.

Convention No. 100 Application of the principle of equal remuneration for work of equal value.

Regarding equal opportunities for employment, in 44.7 per cent of the countries persons with disabilities have equal prospects of being hired in 50.0 per cent they have equal prospects for promotion in 56.1 per cent they have equal access to work benefits in 54.4 per cent they have equal prospects for raises and pay increases and in 55.3 per cent they have equal access to training programmes.

Reaffirming the importance of the enhancement of international cooperation and equal participation of all States in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and in responding to human rights challenges through the strengthening of existing international human rights mechanisms,

Dedicated tourism laws can help by drawing attention to, and enabling, the promotion of sustainability in the sector, but of equal importance is the harmonization and communication of other laws that affect tourism, such as labour and environment laws.

Mr. Krishnamoorthy (Sri Lanka) said that his country attached great importance to achieving equal access for women at all of decision making levels and ensuring the full participation of women in the workforce in its efforts to eradicate poverty.

Studies show that households with equal earning and equal responsibility also have half the divorce rate.