Unofficial translation 4.1.4. “gender discrimination” as any action or inaction resulting in discrimination, exclusion or restriction based on sex or attributes of sex and marital status of men and women in political, economic, social, cultural, family and other spheres; 4.1.5. direct gender discrimination shall mean any action constituting or has the effect of constituting an unequal treatment of an individual based on his or her sex compared to another individual of the opposite sex in the same or similar conditions, 4.1.6. indirect gender discrimination shall mean the placing of a person of one sex in a disadvantaged situation compared to a person of the opposite sex in the same or similar circumstances as an effect of seemingly gender neutral standards and/or practices. 4.1.7. “sexual harassment” as an unwelcome sexual advance made in verbal, physical and/or other forms, intimidation, threat and/or other forms of coercion that makes sexual intercourse an unavoidable option for the victim or that creates an unbearable hostile environment and/or causes damage in terms of the person’s employment, professional, economic, psychological and/or any other form of well-being. 4.1.8. “gender-based violence” as any action or inaction prompted by the victim’s gender that inflicts or has the potential to inflict a physical, sexual, emotional, and economic damage to a victim; 4.1.9. “gender quota” as the absolute minimum measure of the representation of men and women in decision-making positions; Article 5. Principles and policy of gender equality 5.1. Gender equality shall be based on the following principles: 5.1.1. Principle of equality: men and women shall have opportunities and conditions to enjoy equal rights in political, economic, social, cultural, family and other relations, and to equally participate in social life and equally access the benefits of development and social wealth. 5.1.2. Principle of non-discrimination: men and women shall be guaranteed enjoyment of human rights and freedoms without any discrimination or restriction on the basis of the differences in terms of their age, sex, vocation or rank, views, marital status or education. 5.1.3. Principle of government responsibility: The State shall fulfill all the commitments related to promoting the equality of men and women in Mongolia provided for in the Constitution of Mongolia, international treaties and other legislation and be accountable for the results achieved. 5.1.4. Principle of gender mainstreaming: Development policies shall be made gender sensitive through incorporation of gender concepts in laws, government policies, programs and projects. 5.1.5. Principle of gender sensitive data and information: The State shall ensure the availability and accessibility of sex disaggregated statistical data and other information. 5.2. The state policy on gender equality shall be aimed at ensuring conditions for equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of men and women and, furthermore, at preventing and eliminating gender discrimination. Article 6. Prohibition of Gender discrimination