The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women proclaims the principle of equality between women and men and commits its members to "take all appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against women in the field of employment". Therefore, the principle of equality between women and men, as well as the express prohibition of any type of discrimination based on sex in the field of employment, must be enshrined in different legal standards, including in specific legislation to promote equality between men and women.
