49In that regard, Article 9 of Directive 2000/78 provides that Member States must ensure that all persons who consider themselves wronged by discrimination are able to assert their rights. Article 16 of that directive requires Member States to take the necessary measures to ensure that any provisions contrary to the principle of equal treatment which are included in contracts or collective agreements are, or may be, declared null and void or are amended.
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