وبالمثل، فإن المادة 25 تنص على تساوي جميع المواطنين في المشاركة في الحياة العامة دون أي نوع من أنواع التمييز المشار إليها في المادة 2.
In fact, since the Covenant also recognizes the right of the family to protection by society, States parties' reports should indicate how the necessary protection is granted to the family by the State and other social institutions, whether and to what extent the State gives financial or other support to the activities of such institutions, and how it ensures that these activities are compatible with the Covenant.