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Article 21Non-discrimination
1. Any discrimination based on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation shall be prohibited.Article 22Cultural, religious and linguistic diversity
The Union shall respect cultural, religious and linguistic diversity.Article 23Equality between men and women
Equality between men and women must be ensured in all areas, including employment, work and pay.The principle of equality shall not prevent the maintenance or adoption of measures providing for specific advantages in favour of the under-represented sex.Chapter IV - Solidarity
Article 33Family and professional life
1. The family shall enjoy legal, economic and social protection.2. To reconcile family and professional life, everyone shall have the right to protection from dismissal for a reason connected with maternity and the right to paid maternity leave and to parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.