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Constitution of the Republic of Malawi 1994, as amended to 2020
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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The State shall actively promote the welfare and development of the people of Malawi by progressively adopting and implementing policies and legislation aimed at achieving the following goals—
a. Gender Equality
To obtain gender equality through—
i. full participation of women in all spheres of Malawian society on the basis of equal opportunities with men;
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Participation in Public Life and Institutions
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2. Any law that discriminates against women on the basis of gender or marital status shall be invalid and legislation shall be passed to eliminate customs and practices that discriminate against women, particularly practices such as—
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b. discrimination in work, business and public affairs;
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Chapter III on Fundamental Principles; Chapter IV on Human Rights.
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Chapter IV on Human Rights.
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Chapter IV on Human Rights.
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Chapter III on Fundamental Principles; Chapter IV on Human Rights.
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Chapter IV on Human Rights.
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Chapter IV on Human Rights.
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Chapter IV on Human Rights.
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Chapter III on Fundamental Principles; Chapter IV on Human Rights.
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Chapter IV on Human Rights.