2005 world summit outcome: Human rights, Democracy and Rule of law
Decisive steps to strengthen the UN human rights machinery, backing the action plan and doubling the budget of the High Commissioner.
Agreement to establish a UN Human Rights Council during the coming year.
Reaffirmation of democracy as a universal value, and welcome for new Democracy Fund which has already received pledges of $32 million from 13 countries.
Commitment to eliminate pervasive gender discrimination, such as inequalities in education and ownership of property, violence against women and girls and to end impunity for such violence.
Ratification action taken during the Summit triggered the entry into force of the Convention Against Corruption.
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