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This section of the Council of Europe's website is dedicated to the pursuit of equality between men and women. The Council of Europe seeks to combat any interference with women's liberty and dignity (for example violence against women, trafficking in human beings for purpose of sexual exploitation), to eliminate discrimination based on sex and to promote a balanced representation of women and men in political and public life. This section of the website provides information on the current activities of the Council of Europe in pursuing gender equality in Europe.