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situations of armed conflicts or of war; k) “Women” means persons of female gender, including girls. Article 2 Elimination of Discrimination Against Women 1. States Parties shall combat all forms of discrimination against women through appropriate legislative, institutional and other measures. In this regard they shall:
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