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We, women living in Europe, unite to confirm our common values and call upon all Member States of the European Union to protect our human rights!
We affirm the right of everyone to adopt and follow a religion or belief of their choosing. But the beliefs of any group may never be used to limit the rights of others. Women's rights are often limited in name of religious values and beliefs, in particular their right to make personal decisions regarding sexuality and having children. States are responsible to protect and propagate all human rights, including sexual and reproductive rights.
A secular State is essential to ensure the neutrality of the State in matters of religion and belief, favouring no-one and discriminating against no-one.
We call upon all Heads of European Union Member States, assembled in Berlin on the 25th of March 2007 to confirm the neutrality of States and the protection of women's rights.
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