The State as the Primary Duty-Bearer.
Section 5
SEC. 5. The State as the Primary Duty-Bearer. — The State, as the primary duty-bearer, shall: Refrain from discriminating against women and violating their rights; Protect women against discrimination and from violation of their rights, by private corporations, entities, and individuals; and Promote and fulfill the rights of women in all spheres, including their rights to substantive equality and non-discrimination. The State shall fulfill these duties through law, policy, regulatory instruments, administrative guidelines, and other appropriate measures, including temporary special measures. Recognizing the interrelation of the human rights of women, the State shall take measures and establish mechanisms to promote the coherent and integrated implementation and enforcement of this Act and related laws, policies, or other measures to effectively stop discrimination against and advance the rights of women. The State shall keep abreast with and be guided by progressive, developments in human rights of women under international law and design of policies, laws, and other measures to promote the objectives of this Act.