upliftment of their families and communities to the fullest of their capabilities. In pursuance of this policy, the State reaffirms the right of women in all sectors to participate in policy formulation, planning, organization, implementation, management, monitoring and evaluation of all programs, projects and services. It shall support policies, researches, technology, and training programs and other support services such as financing, and marketing to encourage active participation of production, women in national development. SECTION 6. Principles of Human Rights of WomenHuman rights are universal and inalienable. All people in the world are entitled to them. The universality of human rightss is encompassed in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which states that all human beings free and equal in dignity and rights. Human rights are indivisible. Human rights are inherent to the dignity of every human being whether they relate to civil, cultural, economic, political, or social issues. Human rights are interdependent and interrelated. The fulfillment of one right often depends, wholly or in part, upon the fulfillment of others. All individuals are equal as human beings by virtue of the inherent dignity of each human person. No one, therefore, should suffer discrimination on the basis of ethnicity, gender, age, language, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, political, or other opinion, national, social, or geographical origin, disability, property, birth, or other status as established by human rights standards. All people have the right to participate in and access information relating to the decision-making processes that affect their lives and well-being. Rights-based approaches require a high degree of participation of communities, civil society, minorities, women, young people, indigenous peoples, and other identified groups. 42