Equality (general)
Page 1, 4. The [Syrian Arab Republic / state of Syria] shall be a democratic and non‐sectarian state based on political pluralism and equal citizenship irrespective of religion, ethnicity and gender, with full respect for and protection of the rule of law, the separation of powers,judicial independence, the full equality of all citizens, the cultural diversity of the Syrian society, and public freedoms, including freedom of belief, featuring transparent, inclusive, accountable and answerable governance, including before the national law, with necessary effective measures to combat crime, corruption and mismanagement;
Page 2, 9. Respect and protection of human rights and public freedoms, especially in times of crisis, including non‐discrimination and equal rights and opportunities for all without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, cultural or linguistic identity, gender or any other distinction, with effective mechanism for their protection, which give due regard to the political and equal rights and opportunities of women, including by the taking of active measures to ensure representation and participation in institutions and decision‐ making structures, with mechanisms aimed to achieve a level of representation of at least 30% for women, and the goal of parity;