A/HRC/33/59 (c) The rights to autonomy, privacy, confidentiality, informed consent and choice in relation to their own bodies in all spheres of life; (l) The right to be treated on the basis of the principles of equality and justice in marriage and in family relations both in law and in private, regardless of the concept of the family and whatever the legal system, religion, custom or tradition within the country or region; (m) The right to be free from multiple forms of discrimination, in recognition that gender compounds other forms of discrimination based on sex, gender, ethnic origin, disability, degree of poverty, gender identity, migrant status, marital or family status, literacy or other grounds. Article 9 1. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to freedom of movement and residence, in accordance with laws in force, within the borders of the States in which they are working, as well as the right to return to their country. They have the right to choose freely their place of residence, according to law, and to leave any country, including their own. Article 10 1. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to freedom of thought, conscience, religion, opinion, expression and peaceful assembly. They have the right to express their opinion, in accordance with traditions, and culture and in conformity with law, including through claims, petitions and mobilizations, at the local, regional, national and international levels. 3. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right, individually and collectively, to participate, in accordance with law, in peaceful activities against violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms. States shall take all necessary measures to ensure protection by the competent authorities of everyone, individually and in association with others, against any violence, threat, retaliation, de facto or de jure adverse discrimination, pressure or any other arbitrary action as a consequence of his or her legitimate exercise of the rights referred to in the present declaration. Article 11 2. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right to form and join organizations, trade unions, cooperatives or any other organization or association of their own choosing, in accordance with law, for the protection of their interests. Their organizations shall be independent and voluntary in character, and remain free from all interference, coercion or repression. 4. States shall support, as appropriate, the establishment of cooperatives and other organizations of peasants and other people working in rural areas, and provide them with support to strengthen their position when negotiating contractual arrangements, in order to ensure that conditions and prices are fair and stable and do not violate their rights to dignity, a decent life and a sustainable livelihood. Article 12 1. Peasants and other people working in rural areas have the right, according to law, to active, free, effective, meaningful and informed participation, directly and/or through their representative organizations, in the elaboration, implementation and assessment of policies, programmes and projects that may affect their lives, land and livelihoods. 29

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