thus Article 25(b) of the ICCPR allows restricting the right only to the extent that such restrictions are not “unreasonable.” 1.9 Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), 1979 CEDAW seeks to promote gender equality and non-discrimination in all spheres including in political representation and participation. The Convention avails women the opportunity to participate in political processes of their respective countries through voting and being voted for and further calls for the equal treatment of both men and women in such processes. Gender cannot be a ground for discrimination in participation in political activities of a country. The right to non-discrimination and full inclusion in society encompasses the fundamental right for women to participate in political processes on the basis of equality with men. 1.10 Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), 2006 The CRPD explicitly extends political rights to Persons with Disabilities; setting out that State Parties must guarantee Persons with Disabilities the right to “effectively and fully participate” in political life on an “equal basis with others” and guarantee the “free expression” of their will as electors. Page 12 of 55