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Instrument Article / Description Target Indicator
UDHR
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 		19
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
27.1
Everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 		19.1
Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference.
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
19.2
Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing or in print, in the form of art, or through any other media of his choice.
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
ICESCR
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 		3
The States Parties to the present Covenant undertake to ensure the equal right of men and women to the enjoyment of all economic, social and cultural rights set forth in the present Covenant.
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
15.1.b
To enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications;
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
CEDAW
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women 		14.2.h
To enjoy adequate living conditions, particularly in relation to housing, sanitation, electricity and water supply, transport and communications.
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
CRPD
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 		4.1.g
To undertake or promote research and development of, and to promote the availability and use of new technologies, including information and communications technologies, mobility aids, devices and assistive technologies, suitable for persons with disabilities, giving priority to technologies at an affordable cost;
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
9.2.g
Promote access for persons with disabilities to new information and communications technologies and systems, including the Internet;
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
9.2.h
Promote the design, development, production and distribution of accessible information and communications technologies and systems at an early stage, so that these technologies and systems become accessible at minimum cost.
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
21.d
Encouraging the mass media, including providers of information through the Internet, to make their services accessible to persons with disabilities;
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
21.e
Recognizing and promoting the use of sign languages.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
21.a
Providing information intended for the general public to persons with disabilities in accessible formats and technologies appropriate to different kinds of disabilities in a timely manner and without additional cost;
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
21.b
Accepting and facilitating the use of sign languages, Braille, augmentative and alternative communication, and all other accessible means, modes and formats of communication of their choice by persons with disabilities in official interactions;
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
21.c
Urging private entities that provide services to the general public, including through the Internet, to provide information and services in accessible and usable formats for persons with disabilities;
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
Escazú Agreement
Regional Agreement on Access to Information, Public Participation and Justice in Environmental Matters in Latin America and the Caribbean 		4.9
For the implementation of the present Agreement, each Party shall encourage the use of new information and communications technologies, such as open data, in the different languages used in the country, as appropriate. In no circumstances shall the use of electronic media constrain or result in discrimination against the public.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
ECHR
European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms 		10.1
Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference by public authority and regardless of frontiers. This Article shall not prevent States from requiring the licensing of broadcasting, television or cinema enterprises.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
European Framework Convention on Minorities
Council of Europe Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities 		9.1
The Parties undertake to recognise that the right to freedom of expression of every person belonging to a national minority includes freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas in the minority language, without interference by public authorities and regardless of frontiers. The Parties shall ensure, within the framework of their legal systems, that persons belonging to a national minority are not discriminated against in their access to the media.
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
ADRDM
American Declaration on the Rights and Duties of Man 		II
All persons are equal before the law and have the rights and duties established in this Declaration, without distinction as to race, sex, language, creed or any other factor.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
XIII
Every person has the right to take part in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts, and to participate in the benefits that result from intellectual progress, especially scientific discoveries. He likewise has the right to the protection of his moral and material interests as regards his inventions or any literary, scientific or artistic works of which he is the author.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
ACHR
American Convention on Human Rights 		26
The States Parties undertake to adopt measures, both internally and through international cooperation, especially those of an economic and technical nature, with a view to achieving progressively, by legislation or other appropriate means, the full realization of the rights implicit in the economic, social, educational, scientific, and cultural standards set forth in the Charter of the Organization of American States as amended by the Protocol of Buenos Aires.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
Protocol of San Salvador
Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural rights (Protocol of San Salvador) 		14.4
The States Parties to this Protocol recognize the benefits to be derived from the encouragement and development of international cooperation and relations in the fields of science, arts and culture, and accordingly agree to foster greater international cooperation in these fields.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
Inter-American Convention on discrimination against persons with disabilities
Inter-American Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities 		IV
To achieve the objectives of this Convention, the states parties undertake to:
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
IV.2.b
The development of means and resources designed to facilitate or promote the independence, self-sufficiency, and total integration into society of persons with disabilities, under conditions of equality.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
IV.2
Collaborate effectively in:
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
ACHPR
African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights 		9.1
Every individual shall have the right to receive information.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
9.2
Every individual shall have the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
18.3
The State shall ensure the elimination of every discrimination against women and also censure the protection of the rights of the woman and the child as stipulated in international declarations and conventions.
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
Maputo Protocol
Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa 		18.2
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to:
5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex
18.2.b
promote research and investment in new and renewable energy sources and appropriate technologies, including information technologies and facilitate women's access to, and participation in their control;
 5.b (5. Gender equality)

Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology, to promote the empowerment of women.
5.b.1 Proportion of individuals who own a mobile telephone, by sex