A/HRC/4/34 page 27 frameworks relating to cultural diversity and group-based rights. Withdrawing all reservations to the Convention, especially articles 2, 9, 15 and 16, which were entered with reference to culture, tradition, custom and/or religion; (iv) Ensuring that diverse women’s voices within specific communities are heard and that their claim for a right to a life free of violence is not sacrificed in the name of culture; (v) Applying the existing international legal framework for the protection of individuals (including human rights law, the law of armed conflict and refugee law) to fully address the specific concerns of women, including violence against women and gender-related persecution. -----